Netflix dropped its Erling Haaland football documentary just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The streamer’s new two-part series chronicles Norway’s emotional return to the global stage after 26 years.
Norway: The Dark Horse has arrived on Netflix ahead of FIFA World Cup
Netflix has released Norway: The Dark Horse, a two-part sports documentary series, according to the streamer’s newsroom. The series gives exclusive, inside access to Norway’s return to a major international tournament after 26 years. It dropped on the platform on June 9, just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 12.
The documentary follows Norway’s men’s national team through their World Cup qualification campaign. Global stars Martin Ødegaard, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth, and Antonio Nusa feature prominently alongside head coach Ståle Solbakken. Norway last appeared at a major tournament in 1998 and had never won a knockout game before this cycle.
Antonio Nusa said of the project: “Last year was a crazy year for us, and I’m glad we captured it on film so that these lifelong memories can be shown in top quality.” Martin Ødegaard added: “It was incredible for us to qualify for the World Cup, especially considering how long it had been since the last time we made it.”
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Emil Trier directed the series, with Novemberfilm producing it. Trier described his vision for the project in clear terms. “This is the story of a team, and an entire country, that has waited far too long to return to a major tournament,” Trier said.
Norway now faces a brutally tough group at the 2026 World Cup in North America. The team sits in Group I alongside former world champions France and African powerhouse Senegal. Their opening match against Iraq takes place on June 17 at Boston Stadium. Norway then faces Senegal on June 23 before closing the group stage against France on June 27.
Norway: The Dark Horse is now streaming on Netflix.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry for Coming Soon.
