Katarina Sunde Left Out of Norway Squad

Norway coach Gemma Grainger announced the squad for the crucial World Cup play-off matches against Romania on Monday. The matches will be played on October 9th (away) and October 13th (home). Despite Sunde's impressive form with 25 goals in 16 league matches this season, the 28-year-old forward was not selected. chickenroad.qpon

Grainger acknowledged Sunde's talent but emphasized the competition for places in the squad. 'Many are fighting for positions,' she said. Norway finished second in their World Cup qualifying group, four points behind Germany, and must now navigate these play-offs to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.