The expansion of the World Cup has breathed new life into international football, offering a path back for nations long absent from the global stage. Norway are one such side, securing their spot at the finals for the first time since France '98.

This marks only the third time the Nordic outfit have graced football’s showpiece event, and they head into the tournament brimming with optimism and a roster of top-tier talent.

Unsurprisingly, the Erling Haaland factor looms largest. As the nation's all-time record goalscorer, he remains the star attraction, supported by established luminaries such as Martin Odegaard and Alexander Sorloth.

Beyond the veteran stars, the squad features a wave of exciting, emerging talents who have proven their worth on the European stage, including Andreas Schjelderup, Jorgen Larsen, Jens Hauge and Oscar Bobb.

Norway's 2026 World Cup squad:

- Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik and Sander Tangvik.

- Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer, Fredrik Bjorkan, Henrik Falchener, Sondre Langas, Torbjorn Heggem, Marcus Pedersen, Julian Ryerson, David Wolfe and Leo Ostigard.

- Midfielders: Thelonious Aasgaard, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb, Jens Hauge, Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Morten Thorsby, Kristian Thorstvedt and Martin Odegaard.

- Forwards: Erling Haaland, Jorgen Larsen and Alexander Sorloth.

M. Pedersen

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