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Norway 2026 World Cup Preview: the Dark Horse Everybody Fears

SI·Barnaby Lane·19 days ago
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Norway makes its long-awaited return to the World Cup this summer having qualified for the first time since 1998. But make no mistake, the Løvene (Lions) won’t just be there to fill out the now 48-team tournament. On a riff on the words of MMA fighter Conor McGregor, Norway is coming to North America to take part, it’s coming to take over ... and expectations are high for good reason. With arguably world soccer ’s deadliest finisher in Erling Haaland leading the line, and quality across the pitch—from Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings in midfield, to Antonio Nusa terrorizing defenses on the wing and Julian Ryerson anchoring the backline—Ståle Solbakken’s side could be the team to watch. The challenge won’t be easy, though: A tough group awaits, featuring 2018 World Cup winner France and the dethroned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finalist Senegal. It’s a big ask, but with Haaland up front, anything is possible.…

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