Norway is an interesting phenomenon of European football with a series of 8 consecutive wins, beating the former European and world champions Italy to stand shoulder to shoulder with the "big guys" on the journey to conquer the qualifying round. The official ticket to the 2026 World Cup has special value for Norwegian football. The last time the Nordic team participated in the biggest arena on the planet was nearly 3 decades ago, even though it was just a "paving" team at France 1998. During the long period after that, Norwegian football did not lack talent but always lacked a strong enough push to make a difference.
Haaland's Norway (center) will make a strong impression at the 2026 World Cup thanks to a young, enthusiastic squad. Photo: UEFA
The appearance of Erling Haaland has changed everything, especially when the striker currently playing for Man City is considered a "superman" of contemporary football. In the Norwegian team, the influence of the 25-year-old striker is immeasurable. He not only scores goals, but also inspires and creates confidence for the whole team. In every match with Haaland, Norway always plays with the mindset of being able to defeat any opponent.
Norway’s success is certainly not just a story of one individual. The growth of Martin Ødegaard – an increasingly well-rounded conductor at Arsenal, and the breakthroughs of faces such as Jørgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Sørloth, Fredrik Aursnes, Antonio Nusa… have helped Norway form a generation of great ambition.
The Nordic team is no longer reliant on sheer muscle or disciplined defense, but can now deploy a style of possession play, high pressing and fast transitions. The return to the World Cup after 28 years is not only a historic milestone but also opens a new chapter: Norway is now different, more dangerous, more resilient and can become an unpredictable "dark horse" in the tournament in North America next summer.
Source: https://nld.com.vn/quai-kiet-haaland-196251118211336732.htm
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