Tearful Solbakken Proud of Norway After World Cup Odyssey Ended by England
Solbakken said Norway met expectations as the team’s run drew huge home support and red shirts sold out during the tournament.
- Norway coach Stale Solbakken shed tears of pride after his team lost 2-1 to England in the World Cup quarter-final, ending a campaign that captured hearts and minds at home and abroad.
- The squad reached the quarter-final after dominating the group stage and beating Brazil in the last 16, marking the team's return to the World Cup tournament.
- Andreas Schjelderup gave Norway an early lead, but Jude Bellingham equalized before halftime and netted a second goal in extra time, securing England's victory.
- FOOTBALL FEVER caused Norway's red home shirt supplies to run out as thousands of fans flocked to streets and squares to follow Erling Haaland and his teammates' tournament run.
- Reflecting on the summer of '26, Solbakken praised the team's effort over their 6-1/2 weeks together, stating, "We said that we would step up when we got to the World Cup from the fantastic qualifiers, and we've managed to do so.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 | ‘Heartbroken’ but proud: Norway fans look forward after England loss
Norway fans on Sunday (July 12) said they were heartbroken yet proud after Norway’s loss against England in an extra time thriller in their World Cup quarter-final. Despite the disappointment, some supporters said Norway's young squad had given them plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future. Despite the 2-1 loss, thousands of fans marched toward the Royal Palace in the early hours of the morning for one final "Viking row," the thundero…
Norway chased an equalizer in extra time. Then Erling Haaland was substituted. A decision that shocked the experts – but one that national captain Ståle Solbakken never hesitated to make. – He should have been taken off ten minutes earlier, says national captain Ståle Solbakken.
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Margins were not in our favour, but thats life: Head coach Solbakken hails Norways historic FIFA World Cup run after exit - The Tribune
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken fought back tears as he reflected on his team's memorable FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals brought an end to the nation's best run at the tournament in nearly three decades.
Tearful Solbakken praises Norway after World Cup odyssey ended by England
Norway coach Stale Solbakken shed tears of pride after his side lost 2-1 to England after extra time to exit the World Cup at the quarter-final stage, bringing to an end a campaign that captured hearts and minds at home and abroad.
Norway's wondrous World Cup trip is over. In the quarterfinals the Vikings fail on England. Norway's national coach Ståle Solbakken reacts emotionally.
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