The wait is over. Head coach Stale Solbakken has unveiled the official 26-man squad that Norway will take to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Erling Haaland is set for his debut at football’s biggest event, with Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard pulling the strings as captain. Below you have the full Group I roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, key bench options, and a printable PDF roster checklist to bring to your watch party. Group I matches broadcast nationally on FOX Sports and Telemundo.
The squad blends European-based stars with key players from across the world’s top leagues. Print the roster, tick each box as the team is named for the opener, and cross players off as goals, cards, and substitutions happen live.
2026 Norway World Cup Roster
Here is the complete 26-man roster grouped by position with each player’s current club, our projected Starting XI, the frontrunners off the bench, and a printable PDF for your matchday tracker.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Ørjan Nyland – Sevilla
- Egil Selvik – Watford
- Sander Tangvik – Hamburger SV
Defenders (9)
- Kristoffer Ajer – Brentford
- Julian Ryerson – Borussia Dortmund
- Leo Østigård – Genoa
- Marcus Pedersen – Torino
- Torbjørn Heggem – Bologna
- David Møller Wolfe – Wolverhampton
- Fredrik Bjørkan – Bodø/Glimt
- Sondre Langås – Derby County
- Henrik Falchener – Viking
Midfielders (9)
- Martin Ødegaard (C) – Arsenal
- Sander Berge – Fulham
- Fredrik Aursnes – Benfica
- Patrick Berg – Bodø/Glimt
- Kristian Thorstvedt – Sassuolo
- Morten Thorsby – Cremonese
- Thelo Aasgaard – Rangers
- Jens Hauge – Bodø/Glimt
- Andreas Schjelderup – Benfica
Forwards (5)
- Erling Haaland – Manchester City
- Alexander Sørloth – Atlético Madrid
- Jørgen Strand Larsen – Crystal Palace
- Antonio Nusa – RB Leipzig
- Oscar Bobb – Fulham
Projected Norway Starting XI
Our projected starting eleven based on Stale Solbakken’s recent setup. Expect tweaks across the group stage as form and fitness dictate.
- GK – Nyland
- DEF – Wolfe, Østigård, Ajer, Ryerson
- MID – Berge, Aursnes, Ødegaard
- FWD – Nusa, Haaland, Sørloth
Quick Links: Group I Schedule & Standings
- Group I Schedule & TV Guide – all six group stage matches with kickoff times and broadcasters.
- 2026 Norway World Cup Schedule – every Norway group stage and knockout match with TV info and a printable PDF.
- 2026 World Cup Master Roster Directory – printable PDFs for every announced 26-man squad.
2026 Norway World Cup Roster FAQ
When was the 2026 Norway World Cup roster announced?
Head coach Stale Solbakken named the official 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finalizing his selections ahead of FIFA’s June 1, 2026 submission deadline.
Which group is Norway in at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway is in Group I, facing France, Senegal and Iraq during the group stage.
Who is the Norway captain at the 2026 World Cup?
Martin Ødegaard wears the armband for Norway, leading a squad balanced between proven veterans and emerging starters across Europe’s top leagues.
Who are the key players on the Norway 2026 World Cup roster?
Nusa leads the attack, with Berge anchoring midfield and captain Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings.
When is Norway’s first 2026 World Cup match?
Group I play opens for Norway during the opening week of the group stage in mid-June 2026. See our Group I Schedule for the exact kickoff times and TV channels.
