Four Underdog Nations Ready to Shock the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup format opens doors for surprise contenders. We examine four underdog nations with the quality to exceed expectations in North America.
Norway National Team
Uncapped Tangvik Earns Shock Norway World Cup Call-Up After HSV Debut Heroics
Uncapped Hamburger SV goalkeeper Sander Tangvik receives a shock place in Norway’s first World Cup squad since 1998 after injury strikes first-choice Mathias Dyngeland.
Norway Confirms 2026 World Cup Squad with Five Serie A Players
Norway has named its final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, featuring five players from Italian Serie A clubs including Genoa, Bologna and Torino.