Norway coach's daughter Ida hailed as 'darling of the World Cup' after viral family snap

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken’s stunning daughter Ida has taken social media by storm, earning the title of the "darling of the World Cup" after a heartwarming family picture thrust her into the global spotlight.

The Scandinavian side have emerged as the surprise dark horses of the tournament in North America, with Erling Haaland and co securing their historical progression to the knockout stages with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in New York. Amidst the wild post-match celebrations, an emotional pitch-side embrace between manager Solbakken and his wife Anniken captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

The touching moment was quickly shared on Instagram by their 22-year-old daughter Ida, who proudly captioned the picture: "It doesn't get bigger than this." The viral post instantly directed football fans to her profile, where the glamorous medical student has captivated audiences with her blonde hair and athletic physique.

Ida, the youngest of three children, has seen her online following rocket since the tournament began. While she shares glimpses of her rigorous medical studies and worldwide travel adventures online, her family remains deeply rooted in European football. Her older brother, Markus Solbakken, follows in their father's footsteps as a professional midfielder in the Danish Superliga and was previously capped for the senior national team.

The family's triumphant World Cup campaign carries immense personal weight, coming years after Stale Solbakken miraculously survived a near-fatal heart attack on the training pitch in March 2001. Now, over two decades later, the Solbakken family are enjoying every moment of their historic World Cup journey as Norway prepares to battle heavyweights France for the top spot in Group D.