The new generation Norway totally dominated in the latest FIFA World Cup qualifiers to end their 28-year wait to return to the FIFA World Cup. Landslaget are set to begin their first major tournament journey after missing 12 straight major tournaments (FIFA World Cup and Euro Cup).
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (UEFA), Norway competed in Group H, where they had to fight with the four-time WC champions Italy, and the other challengers Israel, Moldova, and Estonia. Norway won all their matches in that competition, as they comfortably qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Norway thrashed Moldova by 11-1 at home, while also defeating Italy both at home (3-0) and away (1-4). Meanwhile, Landslaget further claimed 5-0 wins against the hosts Moldova and the visitors Israel during those qualifiers. In the entire Qualifiers, Norway scored 37 goals, while conceding only five times.
Norway's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification UEFA Group H
Moldova 0 – 5 Norway
Israel 2 – 4 Norway
Norway 3 – 0 Italy
Estonia 0 – 1 Norway
Norway 11 – 1 Moldova
Norway 5 – 0 Israel
Norway 4 – 1 Estonia
Italy 1 – 4 Norway
Norway's Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 8
Won: 8
Drawn: 0
Lost: 0
Goals Scored: 37
Goals Conceded: 5
Leading Goal Scorer: Erling Haaland – 16 goals
Norway FIFA World Cup records
Norway last participated in the FIFA World Cup in the 1998 edition, while their last major tournament appearance was the Euro 2000. Since then, Landslaget missed six straight FIFA WCs and 12 straight major tournaments before securing their place for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Norway group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
In the FIFA World Cup 2026, Norway are in Group I, where they will challenge Iraq, Senegal, and France.
June 16: Iraq vs Norway at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (18:00 local time)
June 22: Norway vs Senegal at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (20:00 local time)
June 26: Norway vs France at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (15:00 local time)
