Norway coach honors Ancelotti ahead of World Cup clash with Brazil
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Norway coach Stale Solbakken expressed respect for Carlo Ancelotti as they prepare for a World Cup round of 16 match against Brazil on Sunday. Solbakken addressed claims of disrespect towards the Brazilian coach, affirming that facing Ancelotti is a "great honour." The match marks a significant moment for Norway in the tournament as they aim to advance further.
- •Norway faces Brazil in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday.
- •Stale Solbakken respects Carlo Ancelotti as a coach.
- •Solbakken denies any allegations of disrespect towards Brazil's coach.
- 8:48 PMESPN Soccer — Norway boss denies Ancelotti disrespect at WC
"Norway coach Stale Solbakken said it is a "great honour" to face Carlo Ancelotti in Sunday's World Cup round of 16 tie against Brazil after rejecting claims he disrespected the Selecao coach.
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