Norway disappoints fans in Boston. Ståle Solbakken chose to start without star players Erling Braut Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.

What happened?

Norway lost to Netherlands 1-2 in Boston. Ståle Solbakken explains his decision and says he won't go on criticism from fans.

Why is this important for Norway?

Norway has now one win, one draw and one loss in the last three games. Next game is against Portugal at home on September 27, 2026.

What's next?

DateOpponentVenue
2026-09-27PortugalHome

Norway still has opportunities to qualify for the next round in World Cup 2026. Ståle Solbakken must find the right solutions to get the most out of the players.

Last result: Netherlands 2-1 Norway (2026-03-27). Norway now has the following statistics: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last three games.