Norway World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA NOR · Group I · Head coach: Stale Ståle Solbakken
Norway return for the first time since 1998. Erling Haaland finally plays a World Cup as Norway end a 28-year wait. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Norway travel with 26 players in Group I, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group I. Norway vs Senegal for second is the pivotal narrative behind France. Stale Ståle Solbakken leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-3-3 built around Haaland's runs, direct vertical play, Ødegaard creativity and set-piece delivery.
UEFA qualifying surge. Haaland's goals transformed Norway from nearly-men to qualifiers. 1998. Round of 16; three total appearances. FIFA's published shirt names include BRAUT HAALAND, ØDEGAARD, SØRLOTH and STRAND LARSEN among the 26 call-ups. 9 players were listed with English clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 NYLAND (Sevilla FC (ESP)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Haaland vs Mbappé headlines. Norway need Ødegaard to create. Round of 16 minimum with Haaland; quarter-finals possible.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | NYLAND | Sevilla FC (ESP) |
| 2 | MF | THORSBY | US Cremonese (ITA) |
| 3 | DF | VASSBAKK AJER | Brentford FC (ENG) |
| 4 | DF | ØSTIGÅRD | Genoa CFC (ITA) |
| 5 | DF | MØLLER WOLFE | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (ENG) |
| 6 | MF | BERG | FK Bodø/Glimt (NOR) |
| 7 | FW | SØRLOTH | Atlético De Madrid (ESP) |
| 8 | MF | BERGE | Fulham FC (ENG) |
| 9 | FW | BRAUT HAALAND | Manchester City FC (ENG) |
| 10 | MF | ØDEGAARD | Arsenal FC (ENG) |
| 11 | FW | STRAND LARSEN | Crystal Palace FC (ENG) |
| 12 | GK | TANGVIK | Hamburger SV (GER) |
| 13 | GK | SELVIK | Watford FC (ENG) |
| 14 | MF | AURSNES | SL Ben ca (POR) |
| 15 | DF | BJØRKAN | FK Bodø/Glimt (NOR) |
| 16 | DF | HOLMGREN | Torino FC (ITA) |
| 17 | DF | HEGGEM | Bologna FC (ITA) |
| 18 | MF | THORSTVEDT | US Sassuolo (ITA) |
| 19 | MF | AASGAARD | Rangers FC (SCO) |
| 20 | FW | NUSA | RB Leipzig (GER) |
| 21 | MF | SCHJELDERUP | SL Ben ca (POR) |
| 22 | MF | BOBB | Fulham FC (ENG) |
| 23 | MF | HAUGE | FK Bodø/Glimt (NOR) |
| 24 | DF | LANGÅS | Derby County FC (ENG) |
| 25 | DF | FALCHENER | Viking Stavanger (NOR) |
| 26 | FW | RYERSON | Borussia Dortmund (GER) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players did Norway register for Erling Haaland's first World Cup?
Norway (NOR) filed 26 players on 2026-06-03 to end a long absence. Haaland headlines Group I with France, Senegal and Iraq, and the complete shirt list with clubs is on this page.
Who is Norway's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Stale Ståle Solbakken (Norway) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-3-3 built around Haaland's runs, direct vertical play, Ødegaard creativity and set-piece delivery.
What is a realistic target for Norway at World Cup 2026?
Round of 16 minimum with Haaland; quarter-finals possible. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.
Where is the full Norway World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Norway squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Norway's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.