NorwaySeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group ISeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(I)2026 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
 UEFA Nations League2024 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group I in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| 2Qualification |  Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3Qualification |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 4Qualification |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
3
Brentford
4
Genoa
5
Wolves
15
Bodo/Glimt
16
Torino
17
Bologna
24
Derby
25
Viking
26
Borussia DortmundMidfielders
2Genoa
6Bodo/Glimt
8
Fulham
8
10
Arsenal
18Norway
19
Rangers
20
RB Leipzig
22Fulham
23Bodo/Glimt
Key Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 5 matches
Recent Results
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Founding and Early Years
The Norway national team is governed by the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), founded in 1902. Long a quiet presence on the world stage, it experienced a genuine renaissance thanks to the simultaneous emergence of a generation of global stars.
Team Evolution
Carried by a golden generation led by Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Norway transformed within a few short years from underdog to serious contender on the international stage.
Great Managers
Ståle Solbakken leads Norway and guided them in 2026 to the best World Cup run in their history, leading them to the quarter-finals.
Iconic Players
Erling Haaland, vice-captain and one of the best strikers in the world, and Martin Ødegaard, the current captain, form the iconic duo of this Norwegian golden generation.
Major Achievements
Following an impressive group stage, Norway stunned the football world at the 2026 World Cup by eliminating Ivory Coast (2-1) in the Round of 32, then Brazil (2-1) in the Round of 16, before losing to England (1-2) in the quarter-finals — the best result in their history at the World Cup.
The Team Today
Under Ståle Solbakken, Norway rank among the rising nations of the European continent in the FIFA World Ranking, buoyed by the momentum of their historic 2026 run.
Overall record
Based on the last 16 matches played
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Frequently asked questions
When is Norway's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Norway's current standing?+
Norway are currently 2 in World Cup 2026 with 6 points.
What is Norway's best World Cup result?+
The quarter-finals in 2026, their best-ever historical result.
Who is Norway's captain?+
Martin Ødegaard, the team's current captain.
Who is Norway's vice-captain?+
Erling Haaland.
How did Norway's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the quarter-finals by England (1-2), after beating Brazil in the Round of 16.
Who is Norway's current head coach?+
Ståle Solbakken.