Norway brings 600 pounds of salmon to World Cup in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Norway's soccer team has arrived for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing 600 pounds of salmon and 6,000 oranges among other goods to ensure players' nutrition. The team aims to maintain stable routines as they compete in the tournament, their first appearance in 28 years. Norway's chef, Aron Espeland, emphasized the importance of using high-quality Norwegian ingredients. The squad performed well in their opening match against Iraq, winning 4-1, but faces challenges ahead with France and Senegal in their group.
- •Norway brought 600 pounds of salmon to the World Cup.
- •They also included 6,000 oranges and 250 pounds of cheese.
- •The team aims to keep nutrition consistent during the tournament.
- •Norway won their opening match against Iraq 4-1.
- •They will face France and Senegal in upcoming matches.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Why Norway brought 600 pounds of salmon to the World Cup
"The Norwegian side wasn't messing around with the food for Erling Haaland and his teammates.
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