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Group I

Norway

Manager
Stale Solbakken
Squad
26 players
Announced
May 21

Tournament projection

Advance
85.4%
Round of 16
56.1%
Quarter-final
30.9%
Semi-final
18.4%
Final
10.0%
Champion
4.7%

Market champion price 2.5% · model edge +2.2%.

Scouting report

updated 2026-06-04

Loaded with players hitting their peak years — a 4-3-3 / 4-4-2 that crosses to Sørloth & Haaland and is deadly in transition. Their best chance to do something special.

Style · 4-3-3 / 4-4-2 — wing-play 1v1 (if 4-3-3, Sørloth rolls inside as a 2nd CF), crosses into Sørloth & Haaland, deadly in transition and in behind, with defensive discipline & rest-defence.

Counter-reliance ·mediumDeadly in transition & in behind, but crosses to big strikers too

Strengths

  • +Crossing to Sørloth & Haaland
  • +Deadly in transition and in behind
  • +Defensive discipline and rest-defence

Key players

  • Antonio Nusa · LWGoals, assists & creativity — pacey, skilful dribbler who works back and counters at speed
Tactics
Get the wide players 1v1, cross to the strikers and break at pace in transition, all on a disciplined defensive base. So much potential and a peak-years core — their best chance to do something special.

Sources: John Walker (@johnwalker_1986) — pre-tournament tactical scouting, May–Jun 2026

Group fixtures

Squad

Goalkeepers

  • Ørjan NylandSevilla
  • Egil SelvikWatford
  • Sander TangvikHamburg SV

Defenders

  • Julian RyersonBorussia Dortmund
  • Kristoffer AjerBrentford
  • Leo ØstigårdGenoa
  • David Møller WolfeWolverhampton Wanderers
  • Marcus PedersenTorino
  • Torbjørn HeggemBologna
  • Fredrik André BjørkanBodø/Glimt
  • Henrik FalchenerViking
  • Sondre LangåsDerby County

Midfielders

  • Martin ØdegaardArsenal
  • Sander BergeFulham
  • Patrick BergBodø/Glimt
  • Kristian ThorstvedtSassuolo
  • Morten ThorsbyCremonese
  • Thelo AasgaardRangers
  • Andreas SchjelderupBenfica
  • Jens Petter HaugeBodø/Glimt
  • Fredrik AursnesBenfica
  • Oscar BobbFulham
  • Antonio NusaRB Leipzig

Forwards

  • Erling HaalandManchester City
  • Alexander SørlothAtlético Madrid
  • Jørgen Strand LarsenCrystal Palace