Declared by the king: World Cup spot for BVB's next star | OneFootball

Another Borussia Dortmund professional is heading to the 2026 World Cup. BVB star Julian Ryerson has been officially named to the World Cup squad by Norway’s King Harald V.

A special squad announcement from World Cup participants Norway. It was not coach Ståle Solbakken or the national association who presented the squad for the 2026 World Cup, but King Harald V. himself. In an emotional video, the names of the 26 nominated players were shown – including Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson.

For the 28-year-old, the call-up is the deserved reward for his strongest season so far in the black-and-yellow shirt. Ryerson especially impressed going forward: in 31 Bundesliga matches, the right-back provided an outstanding 15 assists and developed into an important factor in Dortmund’s play. Now he wants to carry his strong season onto the big World Cup stage in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Alongside Ryerson, two more Bundesliga professionals are celebrating a ticket to the finals: RB Leipzig’s Antonio Nusa and HSV goalkeeper Sander Tangvik. While Ryerson has already made 41 appearances for Norway and Nusa also brings experience in the national team shirt with 22 caps, Tangvik is still waiting for his senior international debut.

BVB star Ryerson is going to the World Cup with Norway

The 23-year-old had recently been nominated for the World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Italy, but remained an unused substitute in both 4-1 wins.

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The Norwegian team is led by superstars Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Martin Ødegaard of Arsenal. Solbakken’s side is one of the surprise teams of the qualifiers and has reached a World Cup for the first time since 1998.

In preparation for the tournament, Norway will play two more friendlies at the beginning of June. On June 1, they face Sweden, and six days later Morocco awaits. The World Cup finals then begin with the group match against Iraq on June 16. After that, Norway will face Senegal before a blockbuster group-stage clash with France on June 26.

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