S. Solbakken

Norway · Manager · Norway

24y In management

7 Clubs

4 Countries

15 Titles

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off pitchMirror FootballEstablished source· 28 Sept 2026

Solbakken shields Haaland from media, striker repays him

Norway's boss pulled his star man from press duty — then watched him answer on the pitch against Portugal.

opinionCaughtOffsideRumour source· 4 Sept 2026

Solbakken slams Liverpool's defensive 'nightmare'

Norway's boss claims Liverpool's full-backs are a 'walking nightmare' and Van Dijk has regressed.

match reportMirror FootballEstablished source· 12 Jul 2026

Norway head coach breaks down in tears during interview after England World Cup exit

Stale Solbakken was speaking after his Norway side were beaten 2-1 by England in the quarter-finals of the World Cup at Miami Stadium on Saturday night

previewMirror FootballEstablished source

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Ståle Solbakken
Born: 27 Feb 1968 (age 58)
Birthplace: Kongsvinger, Norway
Nationality: Norway
Clubs managed: 7
Current club: Norway

Overview

Ståle Solbakken is a Norwegian football coach born on 27 February 1968. He is the current manager of the Norway national team. His managerial career includes spells with Ham-Kam, FC Copenhagen, 1. FC Köln, and Wolves.

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Top headlines

Papers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa
Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

· 10 Jul 2026

Norway boss sends England warning ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash

Norway are relishing their role as underdogs ahead of facing England in the World Cup quarter-finals, and Stale Solbakken reckons that they can cause an upset in Miami

otherBBC SportOfficial source· 10 Jul 2026

England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss

England are favourites to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, Norway boss Stale Solbakken has told BBC Sport.

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

'England rampant in Rijeka' | England player ratings against Croatia

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Third time lucky for Pocognoli as Scotland make Robertson's 100th cap with win

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal stars again as Spain see off Czechia and maintain perfect start

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

'Complete' England display reinvigorates faith in Tuchel project - for now

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026