Norway

Norway return to the World Cup for the first time since France 1998, ending a 28-year absence. Their only previous appearances were 1938, 1994 and 1998, with a round-of-16 finish in 1998 (after beating Brazil) their best result. A golden generation now ends decades of frustration.

• Stormed through UEFA qualifying with eight wins from eight, scoring the most goals of any European side.
• Erling Haaland was the talisman with 16 qualifying goals, supported by captain Martin Odegaard.
• Drawn with France, Senegal and Iraq; one of the tournament's most exciting outsiders.