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Erling Haaland and Norway teammates attended a Carolina Hurricanes NHL playoff game before their World Cup opener. Norway faces Iraq on June 16 in their first major tournament since 2000.
Off-field factors like geopolitical tensions and logistical challenges are expected to significantly impact the upcoming World Cup. A weakened top tier could open the door for second-rank contenders such as Norway, Senegal, Ecuador, and Japan, potentially leading to a first-time champion.
Liverpool-born Norwegian midfielder Thelo Aasgaard was rejected by the Reds' academy at age 14. He later rose through the ranks at Norwegian club FK Haugesund and now plays for Norway's youth national teams.
Denmark secured automatic qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ by topping their group with a 4-1 win over Serbia. Italy were held 2-2 by Sweden, while Germany and Norway also won on matchday six of European qualifying.
