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FIFA#12
2026

Norway's 2026 World Cup Qualifying Campaign

Norway has blazed through the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 with nothing short of perfection, topping Group I with a flawless record of eight wins from eight matches. Their attacking prowess was on full display, netting 37 goals while conceding a miserly 5, resulting in an impressive +32 goal difference. This dominant form included a blend of home comforts and away grit, with 23 goals scored at home and 14 on the road, alongside four clean sheets split evenly between home and away fixtures.

The team's campaign has been a masterclass in consistency and resilience, sealing victories against all opponents without a single draw or defeat. Such a commanding qualification phase bodes well as Norway prepares to compete in the World Cup 2026, aiming to improve upon their best finish of the Round of 16 in 1998. With a squad brimming with talent and confidence, the stage is set for Norway to make their mark on football's biggest tournament once again.

Group I

#TeamPPts
1France39
2Norway36
3Senegal33
4Iraq30
As of 19 Jul 2026
Last 5: ←oldest

Qualifying campaign

Rank

1

Points

24

PPG (last 5)

3.00

Squad pedigree

18 of 25 squad players (72%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

M. Thorsby

M. Thorsby

Genoa
Serie A

23 apps · 2 G · 1 A · 6.76

Player shape

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E. Haaland

E. Haaland

Manchester City
Premier League

7 apps · 8 G · 0 A · 7.94

Player shape

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A. Nusa

A. Nusa

RB Leipzig
Bundesliga

6 apps · 3 G · 3 A · 7.64

Player shape

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League position

Position 14

Points trajectory

Rank 14

FIFA world ranking

#12

Manager

S. Solbakken

Norway

Season at a glance

W 4·D 1·L 113–10 GF/GA+3 GD0 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home1W1D1Llast 5
Last 5 away3W0D0Llast 5
Scored5/5
Conceded5/5

Last result

Portugal
2-1
Norway
4 Oct

Next match

Norway
17:00
Wales
14 Nov

UEFA Nations League table

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1Switzerland13
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Norway's Form Story Ahead of World Cup 2026

Norway's qualifying campaign for the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 was an exercise in near-perfection. With eight wins from eight games, they dropped zero points, which is the kind of consistency most teams only dream of. They scored a robust 37 goals while conceding just 5, showcasing a balance of attacking firepower and defensive solidity.

Their form was as steady as a well-brewed cuppa, with no draws or defeats to interrupt their winning streak. Home or away, Norway found the net freely and kept clean sheets in half of their matches. This flawless record suggests they enter the World Cup 2026 with confidence and momentum, ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead in Group I.

With a history of three prior World Cup appearances and a best finish at the Round of 16 in 1998, Norway will be keen to make a significant impact this time around. If their qualification form is anything to go by, they should pose a real threat and perhaps even surpass their previous best.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
5
8
HomeGoals againstAway
7
3
HomeClean sheetsAway
HomeFailed to scoreAway
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
1.67vs2.67

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
10
Goals against
8
Goal difference
+2
Clean sheets
0
Points / round
9.0

Norway's Home and Away Form in World Cup Qualification

Norway have been in imperious form during the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 campaign, winning all eight of their matches without a single draw or loss. At home, they've been particularly formidable, netting 23 goals while conceding just 2 and keeping two clean sheets. This attacking prowess combined with defensive solidity makes their home ground a fortress.

Away from home, Norway have still been impressive, scoring 14 goals and conceding only 3, also managing two clean sheets. While the goal difference dips slightly on the road, their perfect winning record shows they adapt well to away challenges. In short, Norway's balanced performance both home and away underlines their credentials as a team to watch in the World Cup 2026.

Norway's Fipster Record for World Cup 2026

Fipster is still building its record on Norway this World Cup 2026 campaign, having yet to register a star, tick, or miss in scored fixtures. While the model is yet to accumulate a track record here, Norway's strong showing in World Cup Qualification Europe 2025/2026—winning all eight matches with a staggering +32 goal difference—suggests a promising tournament ahead. The team’s previous best in the World Cup remains the Round of 16 in 1998, so fans will be watching closely to see if Fipster's predictions catch up with Norway’s on-field exploits.