US EditionTeams that Have Qualified for the 2026 World Cup
Norway secured a perfect qualifying record with eight wins and a plus-32 goal difference, the highest in UEFA qualifiers, joining established teams like England and France.
- On Sunday, Norway national team clinched automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 comeback win over Italy, finishing with eight wins and a plus-32 goal difference.
- Despite Haaland's haul, Norway national team's depth proved decisive with 21 goals from others, just behind England's 22.
- In the first half Italy led after a Ryerson error, but Antonio Nusa leveled in the 63rd minute and Jørgen Strand Larsen sealed Norway's comeback with a 92nd-minute goal.
- Now Norway can relax knowing the World Cup awaits after ending a six-campaign drought and will travel to North America for the 2026 World Cup.
- Martin Ødegaard has seven assists and a goal despite injuries, but defensive issues remain after conceding five goals in eight qualifiers, showing Norway's depth beyond Erling Haaland .
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Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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