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"Margins were not in our favour, but that's life": Head coach Solbakken hails Norway's historic FIFA World Cup run after exit

BC Post Staff Source: Bignewsnetwork Jul 11, 2026 Updated Jul 11, 2026 1 min read 12 views

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Miami [US], July 12 (ANI): 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, reported Reuters. Playing in their first World Cup since 1998, Norway exceeded expectations by topping their group before

Published: Jul 11, 2026
Updated: Jul 11, 2026
Source: Bignewsnetwork
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