Thu Oct 10 14:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Haaland Leads Norway Against Slovenia in Sold-Out Nations League Match
**OSLO, NORWAY:** Erling Braut Haaland will lead Norway onto the field for the first time as captain in Thursday’s Nations League clash against Slovenia, a highly anticipated match that has already sold out. The Norwegian striker, who is one goal away from equalling Jørgen Juve’s 90-year-old national team record of 33 goals, was greeted by enthusiastic fans as he arrived at Ullevaal Stadion.
The starting lineup for Norway has been confirmed by coach Ståle Solbakken: Ørjan Håskjold Nyland in goal, with Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Leo Skiri Østigård, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, and David Møller Wolfe in defense. Julian Ryerson, Sander Berge, and Morten Thorsby will form the midfield, with Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sørloth, and Haaland leading the attack.
Haaland has previously worn the captain’s armband when Martin Ødegaard was substituted, but this will be his first time leading the team from the start. Ødegaard is currently unavailable due to injury.
The match, which kicks off at [time], is expected to be a thrilling encounter as Norway aims to secure a victory in Group A4. The Norwegian Football Federation confirmed that all tickets for the game were sold by Sunday afternoon.
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