Stale Solbakken is a Norwegian football manager and former player known for steering teams with pragmatic tactics.
France has sealed top spot in Group I after a 4-1 win over Norway, with Ousmane Dembélé’s hat-trick and Mbappé’s goals highlighting a potent attack. Deschamps has returned to France for family reasons, and Norway rested most starters as they fight to reach the knockout stage.
Scotland has cancelled a closed-door training game with Norway in Charlotte due to injuries, prompting strong criticism from Norway’s coach and players. Clarke says the cancellation is precautionary, while Norway allege unprofessional conduct. The dispute follows Billy Gilmour’s injury and Scotland’s 4-0 win over Bolivia.
Switzerland has beaten Algeria 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match. Breel Embolo opened in the 10th minute after a Johan Manzambi run; Dan Ndoye doubled the lead within a minute of the second half after an Algerian clearance. Algeria pressed and made attacking changes but failed to score, ending their tournament while Switzerland advances to the last 16.