Norway suffers player illness ahead of World Cup clash with England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Norway's national soccer team is dealing with illness among players ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. Coach Stale Solbakken confirmed the situation, mentioning that recovering players include striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and defender Marcus Holmgren Pedersen. Norway's recent victory against Brazil (2-1) has propelled them into the last eight after a strong tournament performance, including wins over Iraq and Ivory Coast. England also faces challenges, as they will be without defender Jarell Quansah due to a red card and midfielder Jordan Henderson due to an injury.
- •Stale Solbakken confirmed several players are unwell but recovering.
- •Norway reached the quarter-finals after defeating Brazil 2-1.
- •Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has struggled with illness during the tournament.
- •England will miss Jarell Quansah (suspension) and Jordan Henderson (injury).
- •Match is set for Saturday in Miami.
- 6:12 AMYahoo Sports — Norway World Cup Coach Makes Concerning Admission Before England Clash
- 4:57 PMYahoo Sports — Norway reportedly hit by sickness ahead of England World Cup quarter-final
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Norway team struck by illness in days before England World Cup quarter-final
"Norway will face England in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in Miami this weekend, but the Scandinavian nation has reportedly been hit by illness and fatigue ahead of the game
"Stale Solbakken said some of his players have been feeling under the weather ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England.
"Coach Stale Solbakken confirmed the news but said his players were recovering
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 6:12 AMNorway World Cup Coach Makes Concerning Admission Before England Clash
Stale Solbakken said some of his players have been feeling under the weather ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 4:57 PMNorway reportedly hit by sickness ahead of England World Cup quarter-final
Norway will face England in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in Miami this weekend, but the Scandinavian nation has reportedly been hit by illness and fatigue ahead of the game
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 4:33 PMNorway team struck by illness in days before England World Cup quarter-final
Coach Stale Solbakken confirmed the news but said his players were recovering
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