Oslo, May 22 (V7N)- Norway have announced their final 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with Arsenal midfielder Martin Ødegaard named as captain and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland leading the attack.
The squad announcement was presented in a special video message shared on social media, marking Norway’s return to the World Cup after 28 years. The team has been in strong form, winning all eight of their qualifying matches.
A surprise inclusion in the squad is goalkeeper Sander Tangvik, who earns his first major tournament call-up. Other notable selections include Oscar Bobb and Jørgen Strand Larsen, adding depth to Norway’s attacking options.
Norway World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Sander Tangvik, Egil Selvik
Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, David Møller Wolfe, Fredrik Bjørkan, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, Sondre Langås, Leo Skiri Østigård, Henrik Falchener
Midfielders: Martin Ødegaard (C), Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Morten Thorsby, Thelo Aasgaard, Kristian Thorstvedt
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Antonio Nusa
Norway will begin their World Cup campaign against Iraq in Boston on June 17, followed by matches against Senegal on June 23 in New Jersey and France on June 26 in their final group stage fixture.
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