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Standings
Full Squad
Defenders
2Stian Rode GregersenDF
4Odin Lurås BjørtuftDF
5Leo Skiri ØstigårdDF
6Sondre Klingen LangåsDF
6Jostein Maurstad GundersenDF
12Warren Håkon Christofer KamanziDF
14Torbjørn Lysaker HeggemDF
15Fredrik André BjørkanDF
20Kristoffer Vassbakk AjerDF
25Colin RöslerDF
25Henrik Sælebakke FalchenerDF
27Marcus Holmgren PedersenDF
Midfielders
2Morten ThorsbyMF
3David Møller WolfeMF
4Lasse Berg JohnsenMF
7Felix Horn MyhreMF
7Patrick BergMF
8Martin ØdegaardMF
8Fredrik AursnesMF
10Jens Petter HaugeMF
10Hugo Vegard VetlesenMF
11Thelo Gerard AasgaardMF
14Oscar BobbMF
15Aron Leonard DønnumMF
16Sander Gard Bolin BergeMF
21Andreas Rædergård SchjelderupMF
26Julian RyersonMF
42Kristian ThorstvedtMF
Key Players
History of the Norway national team
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.
Frequently asked questions
When is Norway's next match?+
Norway face Portugal on 27 September 2026.
What is Norway's current standing?+
Norway are currently 1 in UEFA Nations League with 3 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.