Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland is a confirmed forward in Norway's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Ståle Solbakken's final 26. The Manchester City forward is 25 at kick-off and arrives at the finals as the most prolific goalscorer in Norway's history, with 55 goals from 49 senior caps to his name.

Norway were drawn in Group I alongside France, Senegal and Iraq. They open against Iraq at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on 16 June, then face Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on 22 June before meeting France at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on 26 June. Norway reached the finals by winning UEFA Group I, sealing qualification on 16 November 2025, and Haaland's finishing helped them top the UEFA qualifying charts for goals scored.

Haaland is a forward for Manchester City, and for Norway he has 55 goals in 49 senior caps. A forward plays at the top of the pitch, leading the line and looking for goals, and that is the position Haaland fills for his country.

At 25 he is named in Norway's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, listed among the forwards. Haaland travels to the finals as one of the forwards in Ståle Solbakken's squad.

Haaland gives Norway goals at the top of the pitch, the Manchester City forward who has scored 55 times in 49 senior caps, a constant threat in front of goal. Norway register as a Tier 3 team worth £17m, a card placed within the game's £200m card budget, as Group I arrives and the games get under way.

Haaland takes that scoring into the finals, a Manchester City forward in Solbakken's 26 when Norway begin Group I.