Norway
The Erling Haaland show. Norway's qualification is built almost entirely on their talisman's 29 goals in 30 matches — the most prolific individual campaign of any qualified nation. A perfect 8-0 qualifying record and current 9-match winning streak make them dark horses.
Recent Form (Last 10)
Overall (Last 3 Years)
WC Qualifying
Home vs Away
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Away
Top Scorer (Last 3 Years)
Strengths
Haaland. 29 goals in 3 years, 2.73 goals per game as a team. Perfect qualifying campaign (8W-0D-0L, 37 scored, 5 conceded). Currently on a sensational 9-match winning run with only 1 loss in last 10.
Weaknesses
Extreme Haaland-dependence — if he's injured or marked out, Norway's threat diminishes dramatically. Limited tournament experience. Squad depth beyond the starting XI is questionable.
Key Players
Erling Haaland (29 goals), Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth
Our Prediction
Genuine dark horse. Should finish 2nd in Group I behind France. Capable of a shock deep run if Haaland is firing.