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Martin Odegaard

2026-05-052026-07-12

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Once the game starts I don’t think the players think about the pressure.” Norway’s team is packed with Premier League talent and experience, including Arsenal’s title-winning captain Martin Odegaard and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland.

    England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
  3. Joy Online

    The 35-year-old was also on hand to deny Vinicius Jr after the Brazil attacker stole the ball from Norway captain Martin Odegaard.

    Haaland double as Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
  4. June 2026
  5. Joy Online

    For Norway, captain Martin Odegaard was quietly effective. He provided the set-up for Nusa to strike – meaning he is only the third player on record to assist a goal in each of his first three World Cup appearances.

    Haaland sends Norway into World Cup last 16 at expense of Ivory Coast
  6. Daily Guide

    Haaland then took centre stage after the break, racing onto a perfectly weighted through ball from Martin Odegaard to double Norway’s advantage three minutes into the second half.

    Haaland Double Fires Norway Into World Cup Last 32
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    He raced on to Martin Odegaard’s incisive through ball to double the lead in the 48th minute – becoming Norway’s all-time top scorer at World Cups in the process – before Ismaila Sarr pulled a goal back to give Senegal hope.

    Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into last 32 with win over Senegal
  8. Joy Online

    He raced on to Martin Odegaard’s incisive through ball to double the lead in the 48th minute – becoming Norway’s all-time top scorer at World Cups in the process – before Ismaila Sarr pulled a goal back to give Senegal hope.

    Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into last 32 with win over Senegal
  9. Daily Guide

    Norway secured breathing space in the 76th minute when substitute Leo Ostigard headed in a Martin Odegaard corner.

    Haaland Double Powers Norway Past Iraq In World Cup Return
  10. Joy Online

    Norway substitute Leo Ostigard headed home a Martin Odegaard corner on 76 minutes to give Norway daylight and Haaland’s looping header across goal was deflected into his own net by Hussein deep in stoppage time.

    Haaland scored twice on World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq
  11. Joy Online

    Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser as Scotland’s World Cup Group C opponents Morocco were held to a 1-1 friendly draw by Norway in New York.

    Injury worry for Morocco after friendly draw against Norway
  12. May 2026
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    Arsenal will be without Jurrien Timber and Mikel Merino, while there is optimism that Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz will recover in time for this fixture.

    Arsenal to scale Atletico test in Champions League

Friday 10 July

  1. Norway boss: England favourites but not big favourites for semis

    Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 5 July

  1. Haaland brace sends Norway past Brazil to World Cup quarter-finals

    Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half to help Norway defeat five-time winners Brazil 2–1 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes missed a first-half penalty, and despite Neymar converting a late penalty, Brazil exited before the quarter-finals for the first time since 1990.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Haaland's late goal sends Norway past Ivory Coast to World Cup quarter-finals

    Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Ivory Coast, setting up a last-16 clash with Brazil. It was Norway's first World Cup knockout win, and Haaland's 13th successive competitive international goal.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Senegal 3-2

    Erling Haaland netted two goals to help Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup, guaranteeing their place in the last 32. Haaland has now scored four goals in two World Cup matches, making him Norway's highest-scoring player in World Cup history.

    24 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Haaland's two goals secure Norway's World Cup knockout spot

    Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal to qualify for the World Cup last 32, with the Manchester City striker now having four goals in two games — more than any other Norway player in World Cup history.

    24 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Senegal

    Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3–2 in the World Cup, securing their place in the last 32 alongside France. Haaland has now scored four goals in two games, more than any other Norwegian player in World Cup history.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Iraq in World Cup

    Erling Haaland scored two goals on his FIFA World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening Group I match, marking the Scandinavian nation's first World Cup victory in 28 years.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Haaland scores twice as Norway beats Iraq in World Cup

    Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq in their opening Group I match at Boston Stadium. Norway made their World Cup return after 28 years, while Iraq appeared in the tournament for the first time in 40 years.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Morocco draws with Norway as injuries concern

    Morocco drew 1-1 with Norway in a friendly in New York, with Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard equalising in the 75th minute, but Morocco will be sweating on the fitness of Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui and Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli after both went off injured.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final

    Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after the first leg ended 1-1. Arsenal head into the fixture on the back of a 3-0 win over Fulham and are favourites, though they will need to improve on their first-leg performance to progress.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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