Players

Erling Haaland heads into the 2026 World Cup as Norway’s biggest weapon and one of the tournament’s most dangerous strikers. After scoring 16 goals in 8 qualifying matches to fire Norway back to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, Haaland now faces a brutal Group I test against France and Senegal. This guide breaks down his records, playing style, Norway’s tactical system under Ståle Solbakken, key supporting players like Martin Ødegaard and Alexander Sørloth, and whether Haaland can turn Norway into a genuine knockout-stage threat.