Furthest Norway Has Gone at the World Cup

Norway's Martin Odegaard (10) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 5, 2026.
(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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With its win over Brazil in the round of 16, Norway produced its best-ever World Cup finish.

What’s the Furthest Norway Has Gone at the World Cup?

Prior to reaching the quarterfinals in 2026, Norway had never advanced past the round of 16 at the World Cup.

The record comes from a very small sample size. Prior to the 2026 World Cup, Norway qualified for the FIFA World Cup only three times.

Before this year, Norway last featured at the 1998 World Cup. At that tournament, the European outfit advanced out of the group stage before falling in the round of 16.

Four years earlier, Norway exited in the group stage in the last World Cup played on U.S. soil. All the way back in 1938, Norway reached the round of 16.

Oddsmakers currently price Norway at to advance into the semifinals. Prior to England vs Norway, bettors can find odds for the Erling Haaland-led side to reach the final.

Furthest Norway Runs at the World Cup

YearRound of ExitOpponent
1998Round of 16Italy
1938Round of 16Italy

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.