Coach Solbakken Praises Team Resilience After Historic Victory

Head coach Stale Solbakken credited his squad’s mental strength for the narrow win over Côte d’Ivoire. He described the encounter as evenly balanced, noting that either side could have taken the three points. Solbakken praised the opponents for their quality, but affirmed that Norway showed a slight edge and deserved to celebrate their first knockout‑stage success.