Norway at the FIFA World Cup

Norway at the FIFA World Cup covers the Norway men's national football team's record in FIFA's premier international tournament.

Norway at the FIFA World Cup covers the Norway men's national football team's record in FIFA's premier international tournament. Norway has reached the finals four times: 1938, 1994, 1998, and 2026, with its best finish being the quarter-finals in 2026. The team ended a 28-year absence from the tournament by qualifying for 2026.

Tournament record

Norway's FIFA World Cup history includes four finals appearances and multiple qualification campaigns. Its strongest results were the round of 16 in 1938 and 1998, before surpassing those achievements by reaching the quarter-finals in 2026.

Notable tournaments

In 1938, Norway was eliminated by Italy in a knockout tie. In 1994, it exited in the group stage despite finishing with four points, and in 1998 it advanced from a group that included a famous 2–1 win over Brazil before losing again to Italy.

2026 qualification and run

Norway qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a long absence, with reports describing a perfect qualifying campaign and a decisive 4–1 win over Italy. Sources also state that Norway went on to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in its history.

Players and identity

Recent coverage of Norway's World Cup return has focused on Erling Haaland as a key scorer in qualification. The team competes under the Norwegian Football Federation and is the senior men's national side representing Norway in international football.