General · 7 July 2026

Norway football squad hit by sickness bug before England quarter-final

Several Norway players have caught a flu-like sickness bug during the World Cup, with some missing earlier matches. Manager Stale Solbakken confirmed the illness has spread through the camp but said things are now improving before Saturday's match. Strikers Jorgen Strand Larsen and Marcus Holmgren Pedersen were among those previously affected.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 July 2026 at 17:02

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