Finnsnes · Defender · #0 · Norway · 35 yrs
Norway's World Cup journey ended against England in the quarter-finals, but Stale Solbakken said he could not have asked for any more. The post Solbakken: Norway delivered ‘heroic’ display in World Cup exit to England appeared first on SoccerNews.
The manager of Norway described why Erling Haaland left the match early against England. It was a great run at the 2026 World Cup for Norway until England beat them 2-1 after extra time. However, the main doubt after the elimination was Erling Haaland‘s exit before the second half of extra time, which Ståle Solbakken explained was mainly due to fatigue. Solbakken said: “It was not a tough decision because he was finished and maybe I should’ve taken him out 10 minutes before. He obviously had a tremendous World Cup.” The manager also revealed that Haaland was dealing with a “dead leg.” This loss may not have been unexpected with all the quality England put on the field, but it certainly hurts more because Norway had been ahead. Even with the quarterfinal elimination, the team achieved the best World Cup run in its history.
England need to be wary of a united Ståle Solbakken side who know their strengths before the World Cup quarter-finalEngland fans are going to have to be really patient on Saturday night because this World Cup quarter-final against Norway will feel like a grind and I would not be surprised if the match goes the full distance and we see 120 close-fought minutes. Let me be clear: this will not be an easy game and do not expect it to be played at a fast pace.With a weapon like Erling Haaland, Norway are a dangerous team to face. The crucial thing England have to do, tactically, is try to starve Haaland of service, because if that ball arrives in his proximity and he is given half a chance, you know it is going into the back of the net. He doesn’t need many chances because he’s so clinical. England have to work so hard to deny him service. Continue reading...
Norway take on England in the World Cup quarter-finals, and after a historical campaign so far, should England be worried about Erling Haaland and co? Ståle Solbakken's side have only lost one competitive match since October 2024 and have carried over this form into the World Cup, knocking out Brazil in the last round. Archie Corbett breaks down how they set up tactically, and also how Erling Haaland isn't their absolute everything at this tournament.
Coach calls it ‘greatest day’ in country’s football historyNeymar appears to announce Brazil retirementStåle Solbakken called it “the greatest day in Norwegian football history” while Erling Haaland labelled it one of “the sickest”. One thing is for certain, however: Norway are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time after deservedly beating Brazil.A late double from Haaland decided the contest, with the final score 2-1, and immediately caused chaos back home. Tens of thousands took to the streets of Oslo in the early hours to celebrate, including an impromptu gathering at the royal palace, where fans were greeted by Crown Prince Haakon, who was wearing a Norway scarf. Continue reading...
We’re going to need a bigger longboat. Norway are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time, progressing thanks to the man whose smile, and choice in cowboy apparel, has charmed the US. Erling Haaland delivered again for his country, scoring two goals in the last 10 minutes – his sixth and seventh of the tournament – to send Brazil home and keep the Viking invasion rolling on.The result is a massive vindication for Ståle Solbakken and the team he has built over the past half decade. Norway set out to dominate Brazil in the first half, without much in the way of success. A double substitution at half-time changed all that, with Norway able to carve open a Brazil side who had their chances but failed to take them. Continue reading...
Norway face Brazil in an enticing clash in the last 16 of the World Cup, and Stale Solbakken is optimistic of a positive result. The post Solbakken: Norway must play the match, not the circumstances against Brazil appeared first on SoccerNews.
Norway will face Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup, and Stale Solbakken is excited to pit his wits against Carlo Ancelotti. The post Solbakken relishing test against Ancelotti and Brazil at World Cup appeared first on SoccerNews.
Norway made 10 changes ahead of their 4-1 defeat to France at the World Cup, a decision Stale Solbakken said was best for the team. The post Resting Haaland and Odegaard a ‘no-brainer’ for Norway boss Solbakken appeared first on SoccerNews.
