Norway coach who managed the team through the 2026 World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals before elimination by England.
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… The last four is amazing, but not happy with the performance... we were very lucky today." While football's world governing body FIFA later said there was "no evidence" the ball had hit the cable before England's first goal, Norway coach Stale Solbakken was adamant. …
England, Argentina to renew bitter rivalry in World Cup semi-finalCitizen Digital
… Norway boss Stale Solbakken said his only regret was possibly not taking off his talisman sooner. …
'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… The last four is amazing, but not happy with the performance... we were very lucky today." While FIFA later issued a statement saying there was "no evidence" the ball had hit the cable before England's first goal, Norway coach Stale Solbakken was adamant. …
England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final winsThe Standard
… The last four is amazing, but not happy with the performance... we were very lucky today."While FIFA later issued a statement saying there was "no evidence" the ball had hit the cable before England's first goal, Norway coach Stale Solbakken was adamant. …
England, Argentina set up World Cup showdown after quarter-final winsCitizen Digital
'No secret' that Kane v Haaland the key to England clash, says Norway coach Solbakken By AFP July 11, 2026 01:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This combination of pictures created on July 10, 2026, shows …
'No secret' that Kane v Haaland the key to England clash, says Norway coach SolbakkenThe Standard
… "Every game has been the most important (in history) for Norwegian football, especially in the knockout rounds, so this is the third time it is the most important game," Norway coach Stale Solbakken said on Friday. …
England battle Norway as Argentina face Swiss in World Cup last eightCitizen Digital
… Norway face England in Miami, and Norway coach Stale Solbakken said the showdown between strikers Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will go a long way to deciding the outcome. …
Spain set up World Cup semi-final with France after late win against BelgiumCitizen Digital
… Photo by Charlotte Wilson / GETTY IMAGES via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Norway coach Stale Solbakken hit out at FIFA's World Cup reprieve of United States striker Folarin Balogun on Sunday, saying football's governing body had made a "bad decision." Speaking after Norway's 2-1 last-1 …
Balogun reprieve 'bad decision' by FIFA: Norway coachCitizen Digital
… Photo by Charlotte Wilson / GETTY IMAGES via AFP) Audio By Vocalize Norway coach Stale Solbakken hit out at FIFA's World Cup reprieve of United States striker Folarin Balogun on Sunday, saying football's governing body had made a "bad decision." Speaking after Norway's 2-1 last-1 …
Balogun reprieve 'bad decision' by FIFA: Norway coachCitizen Digital
… They've obviously played against him several times." Norway coach Stale Solbakken meanwhile has urged his team to focus on their opponents rather than the size of the occasion as they take on the five-time world champions. …
England, Mexico take centre stage in Azteca blockbusterEngland and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Argentina will meet in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta after defeating Norway and Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Messi and Argentina seek to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962, while England pursue their first major trophy in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time. Haaland scored seven times in four games at the tournament, including two goals to eliminate Brazil in the last 16, before failing to score for the first time in 15 competitive games in the quarter-final loss.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, and defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, setting up a semi-final matchup between the two nations.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, while defending champions Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 at the quarter-finals. The rivals will meet in the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken says the matchup between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane will be decisive in Norway's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Haaland has scored seven goals in four appearances at the tournament, while Kane has 14 World Cup goals and is one behind the Manchester City striker for tournament scoring.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England will play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday, with the winner to face either reigning champions Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals. Harry Kane has scored six goals to lead England to the quarter-finals, while Erling Haaland has scored seven goals to carry Norway further than ever before, including an elimination of Brazil.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup quarter-final on Friday to set up a semi-final against France. Mikel Merino scored the winning goal in the 88th minute after a goalkeeping error from Belgium's Senne Lammens.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said FIFA made a "bad decision" by suspending Folarin Balogun's one-match red-card ban from the 2026 World Cup, arguing the suspension should have been enforced and warning it could overshadow the USA's tournament.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match red-card ban was a "big mistake," arguing the U.S. striker should have served the suspension after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England play Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 match; the encounter marks England's return to the venue 40 years after their 1986 game against Argentina. Norway and Brazil also compete for quarter-final places.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England plays Mexico at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday in a round-of-16 World Cup match, while Norway and Brazil compete in another quarter-final elimination game. England advanced to the last 16 after a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken told his players to focus on playing the match rather than being overawed by facing five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16. Norway seeks to reach the quarter-finals for the first time, and faces Brazil for only the second time at a World Cup since beating them 2-1 in 1998.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken told his players to focus on playing the match rather than being overawed by the occasion as they face five-time World Cup winners Brazil in the last 16 on Sunday, aiming to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast at the World Cup in North America. The Manchester City striker has now scored five goals in three games at the tournament, second only to Lionel Messi's six, and has scored in his last 13 competitive internationals.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored in the 86th minute to give Norway a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a Brazil showdown on Sunday. It was Norway's first-ever knockout win in World Cup history.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
France will play Sweden in a last-32 World Cup match on Tuesday, with the Swedish defence preparing to face Kylian Mbappe (four goals so far), Ousmane Dembele (hat-trick against Norway), and Michael Olise. Sweden will counter with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, though both have yet to fully fire at the tournament.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ousmane Dembele scored three goals in 26 first-half minutes as France defeated Norway 4-1, with a late Desire Doue header completing the win. France advanced as Group I winners with three straight victories.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Norway has advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, their first return in 28 years. Norwegian Football Federation chief Lise Klaveness attributes their success to a grassroots development model that keeps young players with local clubs under volunteer coaches, a system that produced players including Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot standings with five goals from two games, followed by Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland with four goals each. This is only the second time in World Cup history that three players have scored four or more times after two matches, the first since 1954.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup game as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2026 tournament, with Leo Ostigard and an own goal adding further goals. Norway topped Group I on goal difference level with France after the win.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, with Bradley Barcola also scoring. Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals move him level with Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him after scoring two goals in a 4-1 win over Iraq. Haaland has now scored 57 international goals in 51 appearances for Norway.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer with 16 goals, matching Miroslav Klose, as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener. The 38-year-old also became the first player to appear in six World Cups.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Erling Haaland propelled Norway to qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The Manchester City striker scored 16 goals in a qualification campaign that saw Norway win eight consecutive matches and score 37 goals total, with the squad also featuring Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →