Stalje Solbakken spoke about Norway's "dark horse" status for the 2026 World Cup

Norway national team head coach Stole Solbakken spoke about the 2026 World Cup. Norway will play in Group I with France, Senegal and Iraq.

"I don't think we're a dark horse that can go all the way. I think we're a dark horse in the sense that on a good day we can beat a stronger opponent. But to say we're a dark horse for the entire tournament is very wrong."

For Norway, this World Cup is an opportunity to prove ourselves, to show the world that we play, perhaps, a different style of football than before, and that we are an attacking team with good players who work hard for each other.

"My ideal scenario? I won't talk about it because my dreams are my own. But I hope we can get the most out of the team and on a good day we can beat anyone," Solbakken said, according to FIFA's official website.