# Norway national football team Nations League campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-football-team-nations-league-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-24T12:21:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken announced his squad for the UEFA Nations League, noting significant roster changes due to injuries to Alexander Sørloth and Fredrik Bjørkan, as well as the exclusion of Morten Thorsby due to fitness concerns.

During the campaign, Solbakken implemented tactical shifts, such as starting midfielder Fredrik Aursnes at left-back instead of regular starter David Møller Wolfe for the match against Denmark. Although Norway secured a 3-2 victory, the decision to use Aursnes in an unfamiliar defensive role was noted for its difficulty, as he faced challenges against Denmark's attackers before being substituted.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Fredrik Aursnes starts at left-back for Norway against Denmark

Norway coach Ståle Solbakken opted to start midfielder Fredrik Aursnes at left-back instead of David Møller Wolfe in a Nations League match against Denmark.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fredrik-aursnes-starts-at-left-back-for-norway-against-denmark

### 2026-09-14: Norway national team announces Nations League squad

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken has named his UEFA Nations League squad, featuring Erik Botheim but omitting Morten Thorsby amid injury concerns for Alexander Sørloth.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-national-team-faces-squad-selection-challenges-ahead-of-nations-league

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Cite as: Norway national football team Nations League campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-football-team-nations-league-campaign