As Norway's national football team prepares for a crucial match, the spotlight also falls on the partners of its star players, known collectively as the WAGs (wives and girlfriends). These women, a mix of professionals and public figures, offer support from the sidelines, bringing a notable presence to international tournaments.
Among the most recognizable is Isabel Haugseng Johansen, the long-time girlfriend of star striker Erling Haaland. At 22, Johansen met Haaland as a child in their hometown of Bryne, where both trained at the same football academy. After a career as a footballer herself, she has transitioned into modeling and social media influencing, recently gracing the cover of Norway's KK magazine. The couple welcomed their first child in December 2024.
Martin Ødegaard's partner, Helene Spilling Ødegaard, is a prominent figure in her own right. A professional dancer, she gained fame by winning Norway's version of "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2021. With 17 national gold medals in ballroom dancing and representation on the international circuit, she also runs her own dance studio and fashion brand. The couple married in 2024 and have a son.
Defender Henrik Falchener is supported by Hedda Tveit, 23, a former professional skier. Tveit competed at a national level before moving into sports management. She has relocated to Stavanger to be with Falchener after completing her degree.
Morten Thorsby's partner, Sara Pedersen, is a practicing lawyer specializing in commercial law. Pedersen has been a visible supporter throughout the tournament, despite maintaining a relatively private social media presence. The couple married in May, shortly before Thorsby joined his team for the World Cup.
Kristian Thorstvedt, a midfielder, is cheered on by Mille Fusdahl, 30. A digital marketer from Oslo, Fusdahl lives in Italy with Thorstvedt, having moved to Modena after three years of long-distance. She has described making the first move in their relationship.
Midfielder Sander Berge's partner is former skier Julie Karlsen, 27. Known for her privacy, Karlsen occasionally shares photos with Berge, with whom she is thought to have been together since 2021. They welcomed their first child last year.
Striker Alexander Sørloth is accompanied by Lena Selnes, his girlfriend of over ten years. They met in 2015, and the couple has two children. Selnes studied to become a kindergarten teacher and has moved with Sørloth's career through Germany, Spain, and Turkey, currently residing in Madrid as a stay-at-home mother. Sørloth's younger sister, Amelie, is also present to support the team.
Defender Leo Skiri Østigård's wife, Aurora Eidmann, 26, supports him from afar. Eidmann gave birth to their son last month, an event Østigård watched via FaceTime. He celebrated a goal in a match against Iraq by forming the letter 'A' with his hands, a tribute to his wife.