STOCKHOLM : Norway coach Stale Solbakken has said he will likely step down when his contract expires after the 2026 World Cup campaign.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Republic of Ireland v Norway - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 17, 2022 Norway coach Stale Solbakken reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
"I'll take this qualification now and then there's a high probability that I'll do something else after that regardless," he told reporters on Monday, adding he will remain in charge if Norway qualify for the World Cup and step down after the finals. Norway have not played at a World Cup since 1998 in France when Solbakken was part of the squad, and their last appearance in a major finals came at Euro 2000 in Netherlands and Belgium.
Solbakken, who previously enjoyed great success as manager of Danish side FC Copenhagen and also had a spell in England with Wolverhampton Wanderers, looks to be headed back to club football.
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