Norway stun the world: 6 points and top of Group I at World Cup 2026
Norway match France on 6 points in Group I to become the biggest surprise package of World Cup 2026.
Nobody saw it coming. Norway have taken Group I by storm, matching France on 6 points and booking their place in the last 16 with a game to spare. It is undoubtedly the biggest surprise of the 2026 World Cup so far.
How Norway got here
Back-to-back wins have secured Norway's place in the knockout rounds, while Senegal and Iraq are both eliminated without a point. The Scandinavians have been clinical, organised and — at times — breathtaking.
A team effort
Norway's success has been built on collective brilliance rather than one superstar, with every department of the team performing at a high level. Their defensive solidity and counter-attacking speed have caught opponents off guard.
What next?
Norway now look ahead to the round of 16 in their first World Cup since France 1998. The dream is very much alive.
