Norway’s 4–1 win over Iraq gave the country the return it wanted. Haaland delivered, Østigård added set-piece force, and Norway looked like they belonged.…
Norway’s World Cup return begins against Iraq, but this is no ceremonial opener. With Senegal and France waiting, Ståle Solbakken’s side must turn expectation…
FIFA sells the World Cup as neutral ground, but protests, visa disputes, Iran’s opener and Israel-Palestine tensions show politics is already inside the stadium.
FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks were introduced to protect players during the 2026 World Cup. Yet a scene during the United States-Paraguay match suggested coaches…
As Norway prepares for its first World Cup match since 1998, coach Ståle Solbakken’s comments about politics and travel restrictions have shifted attention away…
Norway returns to the FIFA World Cup with a challenging Group I schedule that includes Iraq, Senegal, and France. Follow every fixture, result, kickoff…
Most discussions about Norway begin with Erling Haaland. Iraq’s coaching staff may spend just as much time thinking about Martin Ødegaard. The Arsenal captain…
Group I looks straightforward at first glance. France sits among the tournament favorites and carries the expectations that come with it. The more interesting…
