The Norway national football team holds a unique distinction as one of only three national teams with a winning record against Brazil, famously remaining undefeated with two wins and two draws across four matches, including a notable victory at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. After an early "golden age" in the late 1930s that saw them win bronze at the 1936 Summer Olympics and qualify for the 1938 FIFA World Cup, Norway endured a period of weaker performances. Their most successful era emerged from 1990 to 1998 under coach Egil "Drillo" Olsen, during which they reached a FIFA ranking of No. 2 and qualified for the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. Following their UEFA European Championship debut in 2000, Norway faced a long major tournament drought, missing twelve consecutive events, but have recently qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their return to the global stage after a 26-year absence.