Like son, like father: Odegaard’s dad runs riot as coach in Norway
Norwegian football has never been too popular globally. Their clubs mostly failed to leave a lasting mark in European competitions, while Rosenborg’s Champions League quarter-final run in the 1996/1997 season was the exception that proved the rule.The Norway national team hasn’t participated in a major international competition since the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and, apart from a couple of famous players, this Northern European country is best known for its fantastic results in winter sports and handball rather than football.Nevertheless, this season changed everything, as Norway suddenly returned to the spotlight.Haaland and Co. celebrate securing the place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Norway (©Image Photo Agency/Getty Images/Gallo Images)Erling Haaland is having another ruthless Premier League campaign – though his impact hasn’t been vital, as his mercilessness is something everyone has got used to – while the popular Lions qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking the curse tha..