The Norwegian team failed to qualify for this year edition of the World Cup, but that doesnt mean Norway doesnt have a great soccer team.
Norway can point to a decent record in recent times. The Scandinavians qualified for the 1994 FIFA World Cup USA but fell in the first round by the slimmest of margins. All four teams in their group finished on the same number of points and goal difference; but Norway had scored fewer goals and packed their bags for home.
Four years later they had a great part in France 1998 defeating the powerful Brazil in whats considered the best game theyve ever play in the final stage of this competitions. That victory allowed them to go to the round of sixteen, but lost against a very good Italy squad.
Norway missed the Korea/Japan World Cup and this year wont be present either in Germany. But they have lots of young players that given the continuity needed the can put together a very good team for the future.
South Korea is by far the most successful Asian team. Theyve been to more FIFA World Cup finals than any other Asia team. This will be their seventh appearance and sixth consecutive.
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