WC 2026: Norway Ready for Group Stage

Norway national team prepares for 2026 World Cup group stage. Key players, group opponents, and historical context.

2026-05-24 05:00|Last updated: 2026-05-24 05:02

WC 2026: Norway Ready for Group Stage — Photo: Prepared by Bond.az

Norway national team is preparing intensively for the 2026 World Cup, with 18 days to go. Known as the "Northern Lions," the team returns after a 28-year absence.

Under coach Stale Solbakken, with Martin Odegaard's playmaking and Erling Haaland's goal-scoring, the team has high hopes. Experts believe this "golden generation" can achieve historic success.

Norway will face France, Senegal, and Iraq in Group I. Matches will be held in Boston and New Jersey stadiums.

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