After 26 long, painful years, Norway is finally returning to a major international tournament. Led by global superstars Martin Ødegaard, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Antonio Nusa under national coach Ståle Solbakken, the team is attempting to break a generational curse and reclaim its place on the world stage. It has been more than a generation since Norway last stood on the big stage, and confidence had all but vanished. After qualifying impressively, the team emerges as an outsider in the summer of 2026 in a grueling group featuring former world champions France and African powerhouse Senegal.