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Norway will have a difficult task in the Round of 16 as they will take on Brazil at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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Norway will look to count on their goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, who has yet to keep a clean sheet in the 2026 World Cup but has been crucial with saves during games in the group stage.
Nyland only missed the France game as Norway rotated multiple players since they had already secured a place in the knockout stage. Nyland played against the Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 last week.
The veteran goalkeeper is supported by his family throughout the 2026 World Cup, and they will be by his side for the Round of 16 match against Brazil today.
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What We Know About Ørjan Nyland’s Personal Life
Ørjan Nyland was born in Volda, Norway, and is married to his wife, Tine Nyland. The couple got married in June 2019, and they have two children together, Oliver and Jonah.
Nyland has a brother, Sander Nyland, who works as the assistant manager for Norwegian football club Sarpsborg 08 FF.
Nyland’s father is Jostein Nyland, and he played as a goalkeeper, which led to Ørjan Nyland’s development into a goalkeeper. Nyland currently plays for Sevilla in Spain and has played five games this past La Liga season.
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This story was originally published July 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM.