Serie A gamers have contributed to Norway’s World Cup quarter-final qualification, with that includes usually within the beginning lineup and and each on the scoresheet.
has deservedly made headlines as his Norway facet has certified for the World Cup quarter-finals for the primary time in historical past. The striker has netted seven World Cup targets thus far, only one fewer than , who has already performed within the quarter-finals, scoring one objective in a 2-0 win over .
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Two Serie A targets for Norway on the 2026 World Cup
As Gazzetta , nevertheless, Norway’s World Cup run has additionally been impressed by the performances of some Serie A gamers.
4 footballers from ’s top-flight, plus , who was relegated to Serie B with final season, are a part of the Norway workforce on the World Cup: Marcus Pedersen (), Torbjorn Heggem (), Leo Ostigard () and Kristian Thorstvedt ().
BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Torbjorn Heggem of Bologna leaves the pitch after being proven a purple card throughout the Serie A match between and at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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Bologna’s Heggem has began each match besides in opposition to and has obtained no yellow playing cards thus far, regardless of taking part in as a centre-back. Torino right-back Pedersen scored in opposition to and has collected three appearances, two as a starter.
Thorstvedt has made two appearances as an alternative. Ostigard performed 4 matches, one as a starter in opposition to France, and scored in opposition to Iraq on the debut sport, changing into the primary Serie A participant to
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 16: Leo Ostigard #4 of Norway celebrates scoring his workforce’s third objective throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Iraq and Norway at Boston Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Picture by Buda Mendes/Getty Pictures)
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Thorsby was launched as an alternative in opposition to France within the third group stage sport.
Italy are totally conscious of Norway’s power, having misplaced to them twice within the qualifying group stage. Norway received all ten of their video games, and by the point they met Italy within the last spherical, profitable 4-1, their objective distinction was already far superior to the Azzurri’s.