Norway
Norway's reviewed matches point to a team built on central possession, but the sample swings between efficient finishing and wasteful, volume-limited attacking nights.
6 reviewed matches through Jul 11, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every match the team played.
What we keep seeing
Central control, uneven payoff
ModerateNorway's sample keeps returning to a central midfield hub, but that control does not always produce the same attacking return.
Strengths
Central midfield control
ModerateBerge and Ødegaard sit at the center of Norway's circulation, helping the team keep possession and move the ball through midfield.
Berg as final-pass option
ThinPatrick Berg can supply the decisive final ball, with the winner assist in one match and an immediate assist after halftime in another.
Corners can carry value
ThinAgainst England, Norway's clearest scoring threat came from corners, with 6 corner shots worth 1.22 xG and Heggem's goal from one.
Weaknesses
Chances not finished
ThinNorway made more xG than France but still left three big chances and a saved penalty unused.
Shot volume can lag
ThinAgainst England, Norway's attack was more volume-limited and lost the shot and shot-on-target battle.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Erling Haaland
Finishing ThreatThinHe is Norway's clearest finisher in the sample, with two-goal returns against Brazil and Senegal.
Martin Ødegaard
Progression HubThinHe is central to Norway's midfield circulation and also supplied the assist in the Senegal opener.
Patrick Berg
Chance CreatorThinHe is a dependable final-pass option, creating big chances and assisting Haaland in decisive sequences.
Sander Berge
Progression HubThinHe is part of the midfield hub that helps Norway keep the ball and control the central structure.
Andreas Schjelderup
Chance CreatorThinHis halftime arrival directly set up both Norway goals after the break.
Reviewed games
Bellingham Finished It, but Norway's Corners Made England Earn Every Minute
Jul 11, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · England · 1-2
Brazil Built the Better Night. Norway Took the Points.
Jul 5, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Brazil · 1-2
Box First, Berg Last: How Norway Absorbed Cote d'Ivoire and Then Broke Them
Jun 30, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Côte d'Ivoire · 1-2
France Were Lethal When It Mattered. Norway Were Not. That Is the Whole Story.
Jun 26, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · France · 1-4
Senegal Had the Ball. Norway Had the Routes.
Jun 23, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Senegal · 3-2
Width, Anchors, and Four Changes: How Norway Took Responsibility for the Match
Jun 16, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Iraq · 1-4