{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64be9eec0ea5360011fa0255/6a227cbfbe8560e74b6787b3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Norway Preview | FIFA World Cup 2026","description":"<p>In the first of our series of nation previews ahead of the World Cup, we take a close look at the summer's popular dark horses: Norway. Back on the world stage for the first time since 1998 - and with some big players in their ranks - the Norwegians are certainly getting a lot of attention. But can this golden generation handle the pressure? Dotun and Andy are joined by the best person to ask, Lars Sivertsen!</p><p><br></p><p>Lars discusses the importance of Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, the exciting in-form players across this Norway team, and the remarkable journey of their often under-fire manager, Ståle Solbakken. And let's hope that his predictions of 'big man big man big man' up top come true...</p><p><br></p><p>Ask us a question on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/otcpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/otcpod/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@onthecontinentpod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a>, and email us here: <a href=\"mailto:otc@footballramble.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">otc@footballramble.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>For ad-free shows, head over to our Patreon and subscribe: <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/episode/patreon.com/footballramble\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/footballramble</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Stak"}