Norway has participated in the qualification for 17 FIFA World Cup tournaments and reached the finals four times, in 1938, 1994, 1998 and 2026. Their best performance has been reaching the round of 16 in 1938 and 1998. At the 1998 FIFA World Cup, their only victory was against Brazil, eventual runners up at the tournament.

1938

Norway didn't make it to the second round of the 1938 FIFA World Cup. The team lost 1-2 to Italy.

1994

Norway didn't make it out of Group E at the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

1998

Norway made it to the Round of 16 at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, but lost 0-1 to Italy.

2026

Norway have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team is in Group I and will play against France, Senegal, and Iraq.