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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterWhen Norway sealed their spot at this summers World Cup, it marked the end of a 28-year exile from the planets biggest tournament.The 1998 Norwegian squad, managed by Egil Olsen, featured the likes of Premier League stars Ronny Johnsen, Henning Berg, Tore Andre Flo and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The team that will head over to North America this summer is also built around players currently plying their trade in England, headlined by Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.You may likeNorway World Cup 2026 squad: Stale Solbakken's latest selection, ahead of the World Cup drawTo be captain here is something Im really proud of for this amazing club, this amazing team and this amazing manager Martin Odegaard on wearing the Arsenal armbandWe focus on small details, and every day is about getting better. Over time, I really believe thats the right way to do it. Thats why I believe this is going to be our year Martin Odegaard on why its Arsenals yearOdegaard on his relationship with HaalandOdegaard and Haaland will be key to coach Stale Solbakkens plans this summer, but before the Norwegian skipper and chief goal getter can turn their attention to the World Cup, they have the no-so-insignificant matter of a Premier League title race to settle.Odegaards Arsenal have set the early pace this season, but the Gunners will be only too aware of Citys penchant for late-season runs ahead of the seasons climax on Sunday, May 24.Get VIP Arsenal tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Arsenal's premium Club Level tickets offer superb padded seating and access to the lounge two-and-a-half hours pre-match. The package includes four drinks, one food item, and a half-time complimentary drink. Guests also receive a �5 merchandise voucher and a complimentary Museum Tour, ensuring an elevated and comprehensive matchday experience for home supporters.View DealBut while the pair will spend the next three months as rivals, Odegaard insists this will not impact the pairs friendship off the pitch.Were really relaxed about it, Odegaard tells FourFourTwo. He knows, I know, everyone knows that were competing against each other.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Thats just the way it is. But when it comes to the national team, or even outside of football, we dont really talk about it at all.Were just normal friends. We talk about other things, or about the national team when were together. We dont really speak about football that much.Its very relaxed and were good friends and thats how it should be. Whatever happens during the game stays out on the pitch. Thats one of the nice things about football.You give everything, you leave everything out there, then you move on. We focus on ourselves, on the things that we can control.Norway kick off their Group I campaign with a match against a to-be-determined play-off winner on June 16, before matches against AFCON champions Senegal and 2022 World Cup runners-up France.TOPICSArsenalNorwayManchester CityPremier LeagueJoe MewisSocial Links NavigationFor more than a decade, Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor. Mewis has had stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others and worked at FourFourTwo throughout Euro 2024, reporting on the tournament. In addition to his journalist work, Mewis is also the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team. Now working as a digital marketing coordinator at Harrogate Town, too, Mewis counts some of his best career moments as being in the iconic Spygate press conference under Marcelo Bielsa and seeing his beloved Leeds lift the Championship trophy during lockdown.With contributions fromGuillem Balague
