- Norway 's coach, Stale Solbakken, has confirmed that several players in his squad are suffering from illness ahead of their World Cup quarter-final match against England on Saturday.
- Solbakken stated that while the situation is not ideal during a tournament, the affected players are recovering, and the team is managing the issue.
- Norwegian publication Dagbladet reported that striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and defender Marcus Holmgren Pedersen are among those who have been unwell.
- Strand Larsen previously missed Norway's opening game against Iraq due to illness, while Pedersen was absent from the Brazil match and has experienced a cough and tiredness this week.
- Norway secured their place in the quarter-finals by defeating five-time champions Brazil 2-1, following earlier victories against Senegal and Ivory Coast.
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