Norway changes Miami hotels ahead of historic World Cup quarterfinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Norway's national soccer team has switched hotels in Miami just before their World Cup quarterfinal against England on Saturday. The change comes after reports of construction noise and a desire to avoid cabin fever during their five-day stay. Team logistics manager Truls Daehli confirmed the switch reflected a more convenient location despite increased costs. Norway's manager Stale Solbakken has downplayed concerns about an illness affecting players, asserting the squad is fit ahead of their first quarterfinal in World Cup history.
- •Norway changed hotels after one night in Miami.
- •Construction noise and location issues prompted the switch.
- •Team is preparing for their quarterfinal match against England.
- •No major illness reported among players, according to staff.
- •Norway aims for a successful quarterfinal showing on Saturday.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Why 'sickened' Norway abruptly changed Miami hotels before World Cup quarterfinal
"The agonizing wait for the World Cup quarterfinals has thrown some curveballs at Norway.
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