Norway head coach emphasizes team over Kane vs. Haaland focus
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken stated that the upcoming World Cup quarterfinal against England is about more than just individual matchups, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Solbakken aims to ensure his team is prepared for the broader challenges posed by England. The quarterfinal match is set to take place amid significant anticipation.
- •Ståle Solbakken is Norway's head coach.
- •Norway faces England in a World Cup quarterfinal.
- •Focus is on team performance over individual players.
- •Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are highlighted in the discussion.
- 8:33 PMESPN Soccer — Norway boss plays down Kane vs. Haaland talk
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Norway boss insists World Cup clash with England will not be Harry Kane v Erling Haaland shootout
"Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has said his team's World Cup quarterfinal meeting with England is more than just Harry Kane vs. Erling Haaland.
"Harry Kane and Erling Haaland look set to play crucial roles in Saturday’s quarter-final
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 10, 2026, 8:33 PMNorway boss plays down Kane vs. Haaland talk
Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has said his team's World Cup quarterfinal meeting with England is more than just Harry Kane vs. Erling Haaland.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:11 PMNorway boss insists World Cup clash with England will not be Harry Kane v Erling Haaland shootout
Harry Kane and Erling Haaland look set to play crucial roles in Saturday’s quarter-final
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