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Stale Solbakken
Born: February 27, 1968
Height: 6' 2.5" (190cm)
Hometown: Kongsvinger, Norway
Nationality: 
Norwegian
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NorwegianPosition: Manager
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Managerial | 2012-2013 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| 2020- | Norway | |
Sports Mole has 328 articles about Stale Solbakken. Articles 1 to 40:
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Luis de la Fuente narrowly beats rival to win Sports Mole's 2026 World Cup Manager of the Tournament
Spain boss Luis De la Fuente leads La Roja to their first World Cup title since 2010 and edges Lionel Scaloni in a tight Sports Mole vote to win Manager of the Tournament at the 2026 World Cup.11:00
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Norway 1-2 England player ratings: Bellingham to the rescue again as England scrape through
Sports Mole provides player ratings from England's narrow win over Norway in the 2026 World Cup.Jul 12, 01:00
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Preview:Norway vs England - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Norway and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 9, 14:39
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Preview:Brazil vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Brazil and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 3, 23:31
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Norway lineup vs. Ivory Coast: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash as Erling Haaland leads Vikings in knockouts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Norway could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 round of 32 match against Ivory Coast.Jun 28, 23:40
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Preview:Ivory Coast vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Ivory Coast and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 28, 22:48
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Norway lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for World Cup clash as Solbakken faces defensive decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Norway could line up for their World Cup clash against France on Friday evening.Jun 24, 23:50
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Preview:Norway vs France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup clash between Norway and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 24, 22:47
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Norway vs. Senegal: Head-to-head record and past meetings after World Cup 2026 clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Norway and Senegal after their fixture at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 21, 16:36
Preview:Norway vs Senegal - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Norway and Senegal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 20, 13:26
Iraq vs. Norway: How far can Erling Haaland take his country after Man City striker's brace in World Cup 2026 Group I opener
After Erling Haaland scored twice against Iraq during Norway's Group I opener, Sports Mole considers the Man City striker's potential impact at World Cup 2026.Jun 17, 02:58
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Iraq vs. Norway: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Erling Haaland's World Cup 2026 opener
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Iraq vs. Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026, including TV and streaming options.Jun 15, 21:01
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Preview:Iraq vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Iraq and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 14, 21:20
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Scotland World Cup news: John McGinn defends Steve Clarke after "unprofessional" jibe from Norway boss Stale Solbakken
John McGinn defends Scotland manager Steve Clarke after Norway boss Stale Solbakken branded him "unprofessional" for withdrawing the Tartan Army from a pre-World Cup friendly on Monday.Jun 8, 19:01
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Scotland World Cup news: Steve Clarke branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after friendly cancellation
Norway manager Stale Solbakken brands Scotland counterpart Steve Clarke "unprofessional" after a decision was made to cancel a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of the World Cup.Jun 8, 16:45
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Preview:Morocco vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Morocco and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 5, 14:17
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Preview:Norway vs Sweden - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and Sweden, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 30, 21:59
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Preview:Norway vs Switzerland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and Switzerland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 20:13
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Preview:Netherlands vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's International Friendly between Netherlands and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 25, 15:51
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Man City injury news: Why Erling Haaland is given “special treatment” by Norway during international break
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will be given “special treatment” by Norway during this month’s international break.Mar 24, 08:40
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Erling Haaland: 'I still think I'm not at my best'
At 25 years old, Manchester City's top scorer Erling Haaland projects evolution and indicates differential for the Norwegian national team's remarkable qualifying campaignNov 14, 10:33
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Preview:Italy vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 14, 09:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Ferling-haaland.jpg "Norway's Erling Haaland reacts on October 10, 2024")
Preview:Norway vs Estonia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Estonia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 11, 14:30
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Preview:Norway vs New Zealand - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Norway and New Zealand, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 22:50
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Erling Haaland: Man City receive boost after milestone Norway goal as Sverre Nypan decision confirmed
Manchester City will welcome back Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland from international duty sooner than expected ahead of their next Premier League game against Everton.Oct 12, 20:40
The fastest players to 50 international goals: Erling Haaland ranks higher than Pele on exclusive list
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the fastest players to score 50 international goals after Norway's Erling Haaland became the latest name to join an exclusive list.Oct 12, 16:25
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Preview:Norway vs Israel - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Israel, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 9, 14:45
Manchester derby: Erling Haaland’s continental milestones set stage for drought-ending showdown
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland sends Manchester United a derby warning by setting a plethora of records for Norway in their historic victory over Moldova.Sep 9, 23:47
Preview:Norway vs Moldova - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Moldova, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 7, 20:15
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Martin Odegaard: Arsenal receive injury boost before Liverpool clash as Norway squad is announced
Arsenal appear to have received a significant injury boost concerning their captain Martin Odegaard ahead of Sunday’s trip to Premier League champions Liverpool.Aug 26, 15:47
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Preview:Estonia vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Estonia and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 7, 18:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fsandro-tonali.jpg "Italy's Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring on March 20, 2025")
Preview:Norway vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Norway and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 14:08
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Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola's side suffer blow before Nottingham Forest FA Cup semi-final
Man City attacker Oscar Bobb suffers another injury setback in what has been a frustrating injury-plagued 2024-25 campaign and is set to miss Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.Apr 24, 16:09
Preview:Israel vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Israel and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 23, 10:28
Preview:Moldova vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Moldova and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 20, 12:54
Preview:Norway vs. Kazakhstan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Norway and Kazakhstan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 16:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fmichael-gregoritsch.jpg "Austria's Michael Gregoritsch celebrates his goal with teammates on November 14, 2024")
Preview:Austria vs. Slovenia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Austria and Slovenia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 15:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fjan-oblak.jpg "Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak on July 1, 2024")
Preview:Slovenia vs. Norway - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between Slovenia and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 11:09
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Martin Odegaard speaks out as Arsenal captain withdraws from Norway squad following injury
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard withdraws from the Norway national team in order to continue his rehabilitation from a serious ankle injury.Nov 12, 10:56
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Arsenal injury news: Martin Odegaard Norway decision confirmed after Gunners comeback
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is travelling to Oslo to be assessed ahead of potential action for Norway during the international break.Nov 11, 16:37
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