Young Ida Solbakken, daughter of a Norwegian coach, becomes prominent on social media during the World Cup
Ida Solbakken, heir to Norwegian national team coach Ståle Solbakken, has gained notoriety on digital platforms and is already seen as one of the most talked about personalities of the current World Cup. Her online presence even caught the attention of the New York Post, which dedicated an article to the young woman.
The North American publication revealed that Ida is 22 years old and works professionally in the health sector. At the moment, the young woman has a significant number of followers on her Instagram account, exceeding 12.8 thousand.
Ida Solbakken has a brother, Markus Solbakken, who pursues a career in football, playing for AGF Aarhus, a club in Denmark. Additionally, the New York Post reported that the coach’s daughter has been in a long-term relationship with a partner identified as Tannis.
Ida is the result of Ståle Solbakken’s 23-year union with Anniken Solbakken. The couple were the protagonists of a scene of visible affection and affection after the Norwegian team won a 3-2 victory against Senegal, in a match played last Monday, June 22nd. The phenomenon of family members of athletes and coaches gaining prominence on social media during major sporting events, such as the World Cup, reflects a trend towards humanization and personalization of sport, where the audience seeks connections beyond performance on the field, engaging with the personal narratives of those involved.
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On that occasion, the Norwegian team commander went to the stands, where he exchanged kisses and hugs with his wife, Anniken.
Ida Solbakken made a point of sharing a video recording of this affectionate moment between her parents on her Instagram profile, accompanying the publication with the caption: “It doesn’t get any bigger than that”.
Norway currently occupies second place in Group I of the 2026 World Cup, behind France only on goal difference. The two teams will compete for the top of the group in a direct confrontation in the last round, scheduled for June 26, while Iraq and Senegal will face each other on the same date.
