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The Scandinavian derby is on it's way, as both teams finalise their squads just days before the World Cup finals. The game will take place in Oslo. The home team's strength. Lead by Stale Solbakken, have made phenomenal qualifying runs, winning their group ahead of Italy by a huge goal difference. Despite showing some slack in their last matches in March, a loss to the Netherlands and a draw with Switzerland, they are unbeaten in 12 consecutive matches at home in Oslo. Erling Haaland is playing his 50th match for the national team, chasing his 56th goal. Up front, he will be assisted by young talents Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa. Martin Odegaard will miss the match, having been involved in the Champions League final with Arsenal. Sweden struggled in the standard qualifiers, but secured their place in the World Cup in dramatic fashion in the Nations League play-offs, beating Ukraine and Poland. Under Graham Potter, the team has shown significant improvement in attack, but the defense remains shaky as the team concede 4 goals in the last 3 games. Victor Lindelof will lead the defense. Norway has dominated recent matches between those two, not losing to Sweden in the last 6 games.