When was the last time Norway played in the World Cup?

Norway will aim to make a positive start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they play Iraq in the group stage in Boston on Tuesday.

The Scandinavian country has some dangerous attackers in Erling Haaland and Alexander Sorloth, while the midfield has plenty of elite experience in Martin Odegaard, who helped Arsenal win the Premier League title after 22 years.

When was the last time Norway played in the World Cup?

Norway last played at the FIFA World Cup in 1998. That team featured Stale Solbakken, who is now the team’s coach.

Norway drew against Morocco in the opening match and then drew against Scotland. In the final match of the group stage, they stunned eventual champions Brazil and qualified for the knockout stages.

In the eighth finals they lost 0-1 to Italy, with the winning goal coming from Christian Vieri.

Norway’s results at the 1998 FIFA World Cup:

• Norway 2-2 Morocco

• Norway 1-1 Scotland

• Norway 2-1 Brazil

• Norway 0-1 Italy

Norway at the Football World Cup:

• Appearances: 3 (1938, 1994, 1998)

• Best finish: Round of 16 (1938, 1998)

• Matches: 8

• Wins: 2

• Pull: 3

• Losses: 3

Published on June 17, 2026