Royal splendor as Norway presents
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Royal splendor as Norway presents its World Cup squad

Norway presented its squad for the World Cup with royal pomp. "We have waited a long time," King Harald said in a video.

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Most of the names were announced before Thursday's press conference, where national team captain Ståle Solbakken presented the final players who will be allowed to join the squad for this summer's World Cup in North America.

Of those selected for Norway's 26-man squad, 24-year-old Rangers midfielder Thelonious Aasgaard stood out.

"A young, promising player who can score goals and is good in both penalty areas," said Solbakken.

Before the presentation, a video was played, in which King Harald gave a speech to inspire the Norwegian people.

"Now that we are sending our best players out into the world, we stand united and wish them good luck on their journey," said the King.

Norway's men are making their first World Cup appearance since 1998. In the group stage, they face Iraq, Senegal and France.

Goalkeepers: Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik.

Defenders: Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Fredrik Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Sondre Langås, Torbjørn Heggem, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Julian Ryerson, David Møller Wolfe, Leo Østigård.

Midfielders: Thelonious Aasgaard, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb, Jens Petter Hauge, Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Morten Thorsby, Kristian Thorstvedt, Martin Ødegaard.

Forwards: Erling Braut Haaland, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Sørloth.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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