Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Drillos compete in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manager Ståle Solbakken, captain Martin Ødegaard. UEFA qualifier.
Norway's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #32 in the FIFA Ranking, Norway will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group L is competitively balanced (avg. opponent rank #33). Norway can realistically finish anywhere between first and third.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Norway: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group L is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Norway match of the World Cup is scheduled for Thursday, June 18 against Honduras at Hard Rock Stadium.
Norway 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Norway World Cup history
Norway have appeared at 4 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains Round of 16 (1998). Across the last five tournaments they recorded: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, including 5 occasions when they failed to qualify.
Get Norway data via API
// Fetch Norway World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=norway',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Norway in at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway is in Group L alongside Italy, Croatia, Honduras. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group L is #33.
Who is Norway's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
Ståle Solbakken manages Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Martin Ødegaard as captain.
What is Norway's best World Cup finish?
Norway's best FIFA World Cup finish is Round of 16 (1998). They have appeared in 4 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ.
Who are Norway's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain Martin Ødegaard leads a squad whose standout names include Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth. The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Norway qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Norway's current FIFA Ranking?
Norway are ranked #32 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #32 in the FIFA Ranking, Norway will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Norway's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group L is competitively balanced (avg. opponent rank #33). Norway can realistically finish anywhere between first and third. At #32 in the FIFA Ranking, Norway will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Norway fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Norway World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Norway going back to their first tournament.
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