The Norway national team returns to the world's biggest soccer tournament for the first time in nearly three decades.
Soccer
By Ekaterina Drozdovica
The Norway national team returns to the world's biggest soccer tournament for the first time in nearly three decades. Their 2026 qualification ended a 28-year absence from the tournament finals since their last appearance in 1998. And now it might be different, with one of the world's best strikers leading the line.
With a roster anchored by standout attacking talent, Norway enters the competition with momentum after a stellar qualifying campaign.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to trade. All trading involves risk and you could lose your entire investment. Please see below for further disclosures.
Norway’s tournament history
Norway returns to the Soccer Championship in 2026 after a long absence. Previously, Norway had played in the tournament three times: 1938, 1994, and 1998.
Their best finishes came in 1938 and 1998, when they reached the Round of 16. The 1998 run still stands out. Norway went unbeaten in the group stage and beat Brazil 2-1, one of the country’s most famous soccer results.
Norway has also built a rare record against Brazil, with two wins and two draws across four meetings. That history adds another layer to their return in 2026.
Tactics: how Norway plays in 2026
Under their current management, the team's identity is direct and dangerous in attack. Their qualifying campaign showed the upside.
The setup is built around creating volume in the final third while staying compact enough without the ball. For traders, the key question is whether that attacking form holds up against stronger tournament opposition, where chances are fewer and margins are tighter.
Norway’s 2026 Group Stage schedule
Please note that the schedule below remains subject to change at the discretion of the organisers.
Date
Opponent
Stadium
Time (EST)
16 June 2026
Iraq
Boston Stadium
6:00 PM
22 June 2026
Senegal
New York/New Jersey Stadium
8:00 PM
26 June 2026
France
Boston Stadium
3:00 PM
Understanding Norway event contracts on OG
Prediction markets are a great way to trade contracts based on the outcomes of international soccer matches. When you look at a market for La Celeste, you're dealing with prediction markets that track what happens in the real world. The price of these contracts moves constantly, driven by official stats, roster changes, and general public opinion.
You can use different contract types depending on the market. A moneyline contract lets you trade directly on the main outcome – a win or a draw. Or, you can use over/under totals to take a position on collective stats, like the total number of goals scored by both teams combined.
Search for Norway-related soccer markets in the OG app and choose an event contract.
Read the contract rules carefully so you understand settlement conditions.
Review the fees, potential payout, and risk before confirming your trade.
Track your open position as new information comes in.
On OG, event contracts can cover match results, over/under goal totals, and other clearly defined outcomes. Before trading, it’s important to review the contract rules, fees, and risks so you understand how the market will settle.
Every event contract is settled at either $0 or $100 – depending on whether the defined outcome occurs. There is no partial settlement. Traders can lose their entire cost to enter any transaction, including fees.
No. Norway has never won the Soccer Championship. Its best runs came in 1938 and 1998, when it reached the Round of 16.
Important Information: This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to trade. All trading involves risk and you could lose your entire investment. Please see below for further disclosures.
Prediction is an event contract that is a derivatives product offered by North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (NADEX), a CFTC-regulated exchange, which does business under the brand OG Prediction Markets (OG) Crypto.com | Derivatives North America and uses a CFTC-regulated exchange that uses OG technology.
Trading on OG involves risk and may not be appropriate for all. By trading you risk losing your cost to enter any transaction, including fees. You should carefully consider whether trading on OG is appropriate for you in light of your investment experience and financial resources. Any trading decisions you make are solely your responsibility and at your own risk.
