4
WC Appearances
including 2026
Round of 16
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#31
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Norway
Norway arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one of the most explosive striker-playmaker partnerships in world football - Manchester City's Erling Haaland, the most prolific scorer in Premier League history, and Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard as the creative fulcrum. The Viking warriors' return to the World Cup stage ends a 28-year absence since France 1998, and there is genuine excitement about what this Norwegian generation can achieve on the biggest stage. Group I against France, Senegal, and Iraq is a challenging draw, but Norway have the firepower to beat anyone on their day. If Haaland stays fit and Ødegaard delivers, Norway could be a genuine dark-horse contender for the knockout rounds.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Greensboro, North Carolina
Norway's federation picked UNC Greensboro for its on-campus athletic complex (multiple full-size pitches plus recovery facilities), a quieter setting than larger cities, and Piedmont elevation that's slightly cooler in June.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Norway stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Greensboro to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Ørjan Nyland
Julian Ryerson
Morten Thorsby
Antonio Nusa
Jørgen Strand Larsen
Head Coach
Ståle Solbakken
2026 Group
Group I
Norway at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Round of 16 | |
| 1994 | Group Stage | |
| 1938 | Round of 16 | |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
4 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Norway
Norway World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Norway in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Norway is in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside France, Senegal, Iraq.
Who is the manager of Norway at the 2026 World Cup?+
Ståle Solbakken manages Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Norway's FIFA ranking?+
Norway is ranked #31 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Norway played in?+
Norway has appeared in 4 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Round of 16.
When does Norway play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Norway's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 16 vs Iraq; June 22 vs Senegal; June 26 vs France. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Norway's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Norway include Ørjan Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Morten Thorsby, Antonio Nusa, Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Where is Norway's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Norway will be based in Greensboro, North Carolina (USA), training at UNC Greensboro. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.
Norway on the way to 2026
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