Norway coach Ståle Solbakken is preparing his team for what would be a landmark appearance in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, according to NDTV. The report says Solbakken previously suffered a medical collapse in 2001, during which he was pronounced “dead” for about seven minutes. Following his recovery, he later became known for rebuilding Norway’s football setup and guiding the team through a period of improved performance.
Ahead of the semi-final stage, Norway are described as preparing to become the first Norwegian team to reach the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. NDTV frames the story as both a sporting milestone and a personal comeback, linking Solbakken’s later coaching achievements with his earlier recovery. The sources provided focus on Solbakken’s background and the team’s current match stage, rather than detailing specific opponents, results, or tactics. The present-day takeaway is that Norway’s progress has reached a point where a semi-final berth would be historic for Norwegian football, under Solbakken’s leadership.
