Norway Brand Scotland 'Unprofessional' Over Cancelled Pre-World Cup Friendly

9 Jun 2026

Norway boss Stale Solbakken has labelled Scotland "unprofessional" and "weak" after Steve Clarke's side scrapped a behind-closed-doors training friendly planned for Monday, just a day before kickoff. Solbakken, who said he was never called directly by Clarke, made the comments after Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco, in which Brahim Diaz scored before Martin Odegaard equalised. Clarke insisted the game "wasn't worth the risk" given a couple of injuries. Norway open against Iraq on June 16, while Scotland begin against Haiti.