# Soccer: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard of Arsenal are the big names in Norway’s squad for the World Cup, announced by King Harald. Odegaard was named captain. This year will be the first time in the tournament for the country since 1998. Norway qualified by winning all eight qualifying matches in a group that included four-time champion Italy. Manager Stale Solbakken says although they are in a very tough group alongside France, Senegal and Iraq, he believes they have a strong squad.
Soccer: Haaland and Odegaard the big names in Norway’s World Cup squad