Norway criticizes Scotland for warm-up match cancellation
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Norway's head coach Ståle Solbakken has criticized Scotland for cancelling a scheduled training-friendly due to injuries, calling the move "unprofessional." The match was set to take place as both teams prepared for the upcoming men's World Cup, which starts Thursday. Solbakken expressed disappointment over the abrupt decision and felt it was poorly handled by Scotland's leadership. He noted that the cancellation occurred after Norway's recent friendly draw with Morocco. Scotland’s head coach Steve Clarke responded that the choice was made to avoid further risking players who had sustained minor injuries.
- •Scotland cancelled a warm-up match against Norway, citing injuries.
- •Ståle Solbakken labeled the cancellation unprofessional.
- •Clarke stated the cancellation was to avoid risking players.
- •The World Cup starts this Thursday.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland called ‘unprofessional’ by Norway after cancelling behind closed doors game
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Norway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional'
- 2:23 PMBBC Sport — Norway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional'
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland labelled 'unprofessional' by Norway after warm-up U-turn
"Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has been branded “unprofessional” by Norway counterpart Ståle Solbakken. Solbakken hit out after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly against his side in the build up to the men's World Cup, which starts on Thursday.
"Scotland were due to play Norway in a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of the World Cup, but cancelled it at the last minute much to the frustration of Norwegian manager Ståle Solbakken.The game wa...
"Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:20 PMScotland called ‘unprofessional’ by Norway after cancelling behind closed doors game
Scotland were due to play Norway in a behind-closed-doors friendly ahead of the World Cup, but cancelled it at the last minute much to the frustration of Norwegian manager Ståle Solbakken.The game wa...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 2:29 PMNorway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional'
Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.
- BBC SportJun 8, 2026, 2:23 PMNorway boss brands Scotland's Clarke 'unprofessional'
Steve Clarke is branded "unprofessional" by Norway counterpart Stale Solbakken after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly before the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:10 PMScotland labelled 'unprofessional' by Norway after warm-up U-turn
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has been branded “unprofessional” by Norway counterpart Ståle Solbakken. Solbakken hit out after Scotland cancelled a training-ground friendly against his side in the build up to the men's World Cup, which starts on Thursday.
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