The Norwegian team debuts this afternoon in the 2026 World Cup, which is being held in North America, thus marking the return of the Viking team to the ultimate World Cup tournament after its last participation in France 1998. Now, 28 years later, the Norwegian team returns to a World Cup.
The Nordic team arrives at this event led by its great figure, the forward Erling Braut Haaland, who will be the offensive reference. In addition, he will have the support of outstanding players such as striker Alexander Sørloth and attacking midfielder Martin Ødegaard, who make the Norwegian team dream of an outstanding participation in the World Cup.
Norway shares Group I with France, Senegal and Iraq. The latter will be their first rival and is considered the weakest team in the group. The debut of the Norwegian team will be at 4:00 p.m. in Guatemala, where they will seek to start with a victory that will put them on track in the competition.
It is one of the teams called to be the surprise of the tournament, thanks to an electrifying offense in which Haaland will try to score his first goal in a World Cup. For its part, the Iraqi team will seek to surprise and achieve a victory in its debut in the competition.