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Norway

Team Outlook

Norway have a realistic chance to challenge Senegal for second, relying on physicality and set pieces. Their key strength is aerial dominance and Erling Haaland's finishing, but they can be defensively vulnerable. Star player Erling Haaland is a goal machine. Realistic chance: moderate, could advance if they click.

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Norway · Group Fixtures

Group I · Match 18Tue, Jun 16

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Iraq (#70) lack the quality to contain Norway (#40). Haaland's clinical finishing and Norway's physical style dominate. Iraq will defend deep, but Norway's set-piece threat and pace on the break secure a comfortable win.

Group I · Match 41Mon, Jun 22

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Norway (#40) face Senegal (#20) in a balanced contest. Senegal's African champions experience and counter-attacking threat (Mané) test Norway's defense. Haaland poses constant danger, but Senegal's organization earns a draw.

Group I · Match 61Fri, Jun 26

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Norway (#40) struggled historically against top sides. France (#2) control possession and press high. Norway rely on Haaland's moments, but France's midfield dominance and defensive solidity edge a narrow win, though Norway push hard.