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U20 World Cup - Group F: Preview, squad and schedule for Norway

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Everything you need to know about Norway's participation in the U20 World Cup

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Placed in Group F alongside Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Nigeria, Norway has a real shot at reaching the second round of the U20 World Cup.

Norway U20 team overview

- This marks the young Vikings' fourth appearance in the tournament.

- Norway returns to the competition after a six-year absence.

- The team was eliminated in the group stage three times: in 1989, 1993, and 2019.

Norway U20's qualification path

Facing Turkey in the European playoffs after the 2025 UEFA Under-19 Championship, the youngsters clinched victory on penalties (1-1, 10-9 on pens).

Norway U20 squad

Goalkeepers: Magnus Brøndbo (FK Bodø/Glimt), Sander Østraat (Hamarkameratene).

Defenders: Håkon Røsten (Ranheim IL), Simen Haram (Aalesunds FK), Aleksander Hammer Kjelsen (Aalesunds FK), Ethan Amundsen-Day (Hamarkameratene), Runar Norheim (FC Nordsjaelland), Vetle Auklend (Viking FK), Casper Glenna (Pors Fotball).

Midfielders: Kasper Sætherbø (Mjøndalen IF), Travis Hernes (FC Groningen), Henrik Melland (Aalesunds FK), Aleksander Andresen (Stabæk Fotball), Jakob Segadal Hansen (Viking FK), Samuel Silalahi (Strømsgodset IF).

Forwards: Sander Kilen (Kristiansund BK), Markus Haaland (SK Brann), Bork Bang-Kittilsen (Mjällby AIF), Martin Håheim-Elveseter (Egersunds IK), Ola Visted (IL Hødd), Benjamin Faraas (Fredrikstad FK).

Norway U20 schedule in Group F

Thursday, October 2

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