ENGLAND are through to the World Cup quarter-finals – and standing in their way on Saturday is an in-form Norway side spearheaded by goal machine Erling Haaland.
But it won’t just be the players feeling the pressure.
Who are the Norway WAGs?
As ever, a glamorous line-up of will be cheering from the stands, with a host of Norwegian beauties expected to back their partners as they try to take down the Three Lions.
fans are already familiar with the wives and girlfriends behind ‘s squad – including ’s longtime love Katie and ’s social media star fiancee Tolami Benson.
And while today’s WAGs tend to keep a lower profile than the days of and at the 2006 World Cup, they have been posting plenty of snaps displaying a united front.
So who are the women backing ‘s biggest stars?
From ‘s childhood sweetheart to ‘s champion dancer wife – here’s everything you need to know about the Norway WAGs ahead of Saturday’s showdown.
Erling Haaland – Isabel Haugseng Johansen
By Erling Haaland’s side is long-term girlfriend Isabel Credit: instagram/Isabel Haugseng Johansen
Isabel posed in a cowgirl hat while living it up in the states for the World Cup Credit: instagram/Isabel Haugseng Johansen
The most familiar face in Norway’s WAG line-up is Isabel Haugseng Johansen – the long-term girlfriend of goal machine .
The pair first met as kids in their hometown of Bryne, where they both trained at their local academy before their friendship later took a romantic turn.
Isabel, 22, was a talented footballer in her younger days but has since swapped the pitch for modelling and social media – amassing a 500,000 following.
The couple welcomed a baby boy at the end of 2024 and have largely kept their family life out of the spotlight.
But Isabel has remained a familiar face in the stands, cheering Haaland on for both and Norway at the World Cup.
Heartwarming snaps of her watching alongside their young son have delighted fans – including one image of the toddler sitting on Haaland’s lap wearing a Viking helmet.
When the football come off, the pair have also revealed they like to kick back by playing together.
Martin Ødegaard – Helene Spilling Ødegaard
Martin Odegaard has wife Helene in his corner Credit: Instagram
Helene Spilling is a professional ballroom dancer Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Vikings captain will be one to watch on Saturday after playing a key role in Norway’s 2-1 win over last time out.
By his side is glamorous wife Helene Spilling Ødegaard – a professional dancer and TV star who is beloved back home in Norway.
The 30-year-old has built an impressive career of her own – winning 17 gold medals at Norwegian national and representing her country internationally in ballroom dance.
She shot to fame after winning Skal vi Danse – Norway’s version of – in 2021 and has since launched her own dance studio and fashion brand.
Despite her packed schedule, Helene has been fully in World Cup mode – even knitting personalised Norway bucket hats for Martin, herself and their young son Matheo.
Helene and Ødegaard first went public in early 2023, but have largely kept their romance private.
The couple quietly married in 2024 in a private civil ceremony, before welcoming son Matheo in December.
Six months later they celebrated with a larger wedding in Gjerdrum, Norway.
Kristian Thorstvedt – Millie Fusdahl
Kristian Thorstvedt has girlfriend Millie cheering him on from the sidelines Credit: instagram/Millie Fusdahl
Millie made the first move back in 2022 Credit: instagram/Millie Fusdahl
Vikings midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt is Millie Fusdahl – a digital marketer from Oslo.
Millie has previously revealed she was the one who made the first move after coming across a video of the footballer on social media.
She regularly shares glimpses of her life in with her 13,000 Instagram followers, where Thorstvedt plays his club football for Sassuolo.
The pair met in 2022 and have been together for four years.
After around three years of long-distance, Millie eventually made the move to Modena to live with the Norway midfielder.
Thorstvedt has previously credited Millie as a key source of support throughout his career – particularly during spells on the sidelines through injury.
Sander Berge – Julie Karlsen
Sander Berge’s number one supporter is girlfriend Julie Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Julie is an ex-skier and has 26,000 followers on Instagram Credit: instagram/juliekarlseen
Cheering on midfielder is glamorous ex-skier Julie Karlsen.
The couple are understood to have first got together in 2021, later welcoming their first daughter last year.
Despite Berge’s status as a Premier League player with and a key figure for Norway, Julie rarely shares details of her private life.
She has largely swapped sport for a quieter lifestyle, only occasionally appearing alongside Berge on or at special events.
But Julie has still been posting plenty of snaps in Norway red and told her followers that she is ‘endlessly proud’.
Morten Thorsby – Sara Pedersen
Morten Thorsby and his wife Sara were all smiles after getting through to the quarter-finals Credit: Instagram/ saraasp
Sara describes herself as a ‘corporate girl’ Credit: instagram/saraasp
Sara Pedersen – wife of midfielder Morten Thorsby – is a high-flying lawyer working at one of Norway’s leading commercial firms.
The couple went public with their relationship in 2025, when Thorsby shared a of his proposal at Ullevaal Stadium, captioned: “Finally found you.”
Fast forward a year, and the pair tied the knot in a cosy ceremony in Ålesund at the end of May 2026 – just days before Thorsby headed off to the .
The intimate wedding took place in Sara’s hometown, with close family and friends in attendance.
Sara – who describes herself as a ‘corporate girl’ – has been touring the US with a huge smile on her face, sharing her with a small circle of Instagram followers.
Henrik Falchener – Hedda Tveit
Henrik Falchener looked cosy in the stands with girlfriend Hedda Credit: Instagram/Hedda Tveit
The pair stopped off for a tour around Texas Credit: Instagram/Hedda Tveit
Hedda Tveit, girlfriend of 23-year-old defender , is another WAG who steers clear of the spotlight – despite having a sporting past of her own.
The former skier attended a high-performance sports school and competed at national level – once dreaming of turning professional.
She has since stepped away from the slopes and carved out a career in sports management behind the scenes.
Ahead of the , Hedda, 26, completed her bachelor’s degree in Oslo before relocating to Stavanger to live with Falchener.
The loved-up couple have been making the most of their time in the US – with Hedda sharing a photo dump last week of them tucking into wings and trying on cowboy hats in Texas.
Alexander Sørloth – Lena Selnes
Alexander Sorloth is all loved-up with partner Lena Credit: Instagram/Lena Selnes
Lena Selnes, 30, shares two children with the Norway striker Credit: instagram/lenaselnes
Alexander Sørloth has his long-term partner Lena Selnes cheering him on from the sidelines as Norway battle for glory.
The couple first met back in 2015, when Sørloth’s career was beginning to take off during a loan spell at Bodø/Glimt from Rosenborg.
Now together for more than a decade, Lena and Sørloth share two children and have built a close-knit family life – keeping much of it out of the spotlight.
Their journey has taken them across Europe, with 30-year-old Sørloth having had spells in , and .
Last week, Lena shared a swipe-through of selfies and group shots with her 40,000 Instagram followers in Norway colours, writing: “Proud and very happy and a little touched maybe”.
The blonde beauty appears to be close friends with the other WAGs and was also pictured embracing Sorloth’s younger sister Amelie.
Leo Skiri Østigård – Aurora Eidmann
Leo Ostigard welcomed a baby with his wife Aurora during the 2026 World Cup Credit: instagram/Aurora Eidmann
Aurora likes to keep things candid online Credit: instagram/auroreidmann
Norway defender became a dad for the first time during the 2026 World Cup – forced to watch the birth of his son over FaceTime.
During Norway’s 4-1 group-stage victory against Iraq in Boston, Ostigard dedicated his goal to Aurora by making the letter “A” with his hands.
Later, at a team meeting, Ostigard was serenaded with a rendition of ‘Daddy Cool’.
Aurora Eidmann, his wife, prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
However, she shared a series of photos thanking her sister for stepping in to support him in her place.
Erling Halaand and Sander Berge are a united front with WAGs Isabel and Julie Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Lena Selnes and Millie Fusdahl look hopeful for a win on Saturday Credit: instagram/Millie Fusdahl
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