Norway

Group IELO 1680Champion Probability 0%

Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Norway are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 nations, held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have been drawn into Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Iraq. Their campaign begins on June 16, 2026 against Iraq. Group I presents a diverse mix of footballing styles and traditions, making every matchday a test of tactical adaptability and squad depth. Currently rated with an ELO rating (a team strength metric) of 1680, Norway enter the tournament as competitive outsiders with the quality to surprise. Simulations give them a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament outright. Follow Norway's journey through every group match and knockout round as the tournament unfolds.

Head Coach

L. Lagerbäck

Sweden · Age 77

Squad

Goalkeepers

12M. DyngelandAge 30
13V. MyhraAge 29
1Ø. NylandAge 35
13E. SelvikAge 28
13S. TangvikAge 23

Defenders

3K. AjerAge 27
15F. BjørkanAge 27
4O. BjørtuftAge 27
H. FalchenerAge 22
5E. HellandAge 20
21A. Hanche-OlsenAge 28
21S. LangåsAge 24
17T. HeggemAge 26
4L. ØstigårdAge 26
16M. PedersenAge 25
14J. RyersonAge 28
2S. SebulonsenAge 25
5D. Møller WolfeAge 23

Midfielders

23T. AasgaardAge 23
19K. ArnstadAge 22
6P. BergAge 28
8S. BergeAge 27
Oscar BobbAge 22
19A. DønnumAge 27
16F. MyhreAge 26
2M. ThorsbyAge 29
18K. ThorstvedtAge 26

Forwards

9E. HaalandAge 25
15J. HaugeAge 26
15A. HeggebøAge 24
11J. Strand LarsenAge 25
20A. NusaAge 20
10A. SchjelderupAge 21
7A. SørlothAge 30

34 players in squad

Matches

Group StageUpcoming
Iraq-Norway
Group StageUpcoming
Norway-Senegal
Group StageUpcoming
Norway-France

Tournament Progression

Champion Probability
0%
Reach Final
2%
Reach Semi-Finals
5%
Reach Quarter-Finals
13%
Reach Round of 16
31%

Rank 29 of 42 teams | 100 simulations

Model Rating

1680
ELO Rating
0.95
Attack
0.98
Defense

Group I Standings

Group details →
#Team
1France
2Norway
3Senegal
4Iraq