Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Kristian Thorstvedt across Football, Soccer.
The first World Cup 2026 fixtures in Boston saw Norway's Serie A‑laden lineup face Iraq's seasoned squad, highlighting tactical contrasts and the tournament's expanding global reach.
In a tightly contested friendly in New Jersey, Morocco opened the scoring early through Brahim Diaz, only for Norway’s Martin Odegaard to equalise in the dying minutes. Both sides missed chances to win, setting up intriguing World Cup openers.