Viking sons march on: Haaland, Sørloth and Thorstvedt eye knockout glory their fathers missed (opens original article in a new tab)

Norway's football team, featuring players whose fathers missed the knockout stages in 1994, aims to advance in the 2026 World Cup with strong support from fans and royalty.

• Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Kristian Thorstvedt are Norwegian footballers whose fathers were part of the 1994 World Cup team eliminated in the group stage.
• The current Norwegian team aims to advance beyond the group stage in the 2026 World Cup, following a 4-1 victory over Iraq.
• Norway will face Senegal and France in the group stage, with royal family members and parliamentarians showing support for the team.