Norway ended a long World Cup absence on the back of a generational pair in Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. After last reaching the last 16 in 1998, expectation is high again.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Tue 16 June

at Iraq4–1 W

Group game 2 · Mon 22 June

vs Senegal3–2 W

Group game 3 · Fri 26 June

vs France1–4 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.