Norway: A 2026 World Cup Sleeper Team

It was Morocco in 2022, Croatia in 2028 and Costa Rica in 2014. Which team will make an unexpected run in 2026?

A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN ​is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.

To Melbourne we go for State of Origin II, which will be played on the hallowed turf of the MCG in front of a massive crowd, with the Blues one win away from regaining the coveted shield.

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken said it was "disappointing" that Scotland had cancelled the scheduled training-ground friendly. Trond Reidar Teigen via The Scotland national team have been called “unprofessional” and “embarrassing” after cancelling a pre-World Cup friendly against Norway.

Scotland's World Cup Group C opponents Morocco are held to a 1-1 friendly draw by Norway and have injury concerns over key duo Noussair Mazraoui and Abde Ezzalzouli.

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