Benfica duo called up for the World Cup to face France | OneFootball

Norway have already announced their 26-man squad for the World Cup, with special attention on two names linked to Benfica, who are part of Stale Solbakken’s call-up for Norway’s historic participation in the competition. Norway are in Group I alongside France, Senegal and Iraq.

Fredrik Aursnes and Andreas Schjelderup have been called up and are part of the final squad, in a decision that confirms the Nordic manager’s trust in both Benfica players for one of the biggest stages in world football.

Aursnes, 30, thus returns to the national team after a period away that began in 2023, when he decided to step back from international duty to focus on Benfica and his personal life. The midfielder recently made himself available again and now sees that return rewarded with a call-up for the World Cup.

Schjelderup, meanwhile, at just 21 years old, is experiencing one of the most important moments of his young career. The Benfica winger heads into the tournament after a breakthrough season at the club, where he recorded 10 goals and 7 assists, securing his place in his first major international tournament.

For Norway, this will be a highly anticipated appearance, marking the country’s return to a World Cup finals after nearly three decades away, in a group featuring several stars of European and world football. The squad also includes names such as Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.

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