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10 July 2026

Norway doctor gives update on 'virus' first

Norway's doctor has confirmed all players are healthy ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England, quashing rumors a virus has hit the squad.

Norway doctor gives update on 'virus' first
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<h2>Norway doctor gives update on 'virus' first</h2> Norway have released a major update on the health of their squad ahead of their crucial World Cup quarter-final against England on Saturday. After some rumors regarding an alleged virus that would have affected the team after the victory against Brazil, the team doctor clarified the situation.

Dr Ola Sand dismissed the concerns, saying the team is fully fit. "All the players are healthy now," Sand told a Norwegian media outlet. "Not very confusing considering we've been together for almost six weeks. It's great that they believe these rumors about the virus. We're under control."

Concerns first emerged after coach Stale Solbakken spoke about the health of players such as Marcus Pedersen and Jorgen Strand Larsen, who had shown signs of illness after the match against Brazil. Solbakken had described the physical fatigue of long journeys across the United States.

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"We only had Jorgen who had a fever. But there were also some coughs and scattered discomfort. But there is air conditioning, flights, changing rooms and everything. We are over 50 people, so it would be strange if someone didn't have problems," Solbakken explained.

In addition to Norway's health, both teams are preparing to face extreme weather conditions during Saturday's match. Forecasts call for temperatures to reach 35 degrees Celsius in Miami, presenting a performance challenge. Additionally, there is a risk of isolated thunderstorms that could interrupt the match.

England, under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel, have already experienced weather complications, having experienced a delay in kick-off against Mexico due to lightning. The English team also had to deal with the heat during their 2-1 win against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

With Reece James and Jordan Henderson dealing with injuries, England must carefully manage their fitness against a Norway side heavily reliant on Erling Haaland. As we approach Saturday, both nations face a challenging race to ensure their key players are fully fit for this historic World Cup quarter-final. England will aim to maintain their momentum under Tuchel and move closer to the trophy, while Norway will look to overcome travel fatigue to pull off another major coup in Miami.


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<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3>What is the update on the health of the Norwegian team?</h3> <p>Norway's doctor, Dr. Ola Sand, said that all the players are healthy and fit for the match against England.</p> <h3>Who showed signs of discomfort in the Norwegian team?</h3> <p>Players Marcus Pedersen and Jorgen Strand Larsen had shown signs of illness after the match against Brazil.</p> <h3>What are the weather conditions expected for the match?</h3> <p>Forecasts call for temperatures to reach 35 degrees Celsius in Miami, with a risk of isolated thunderstorms.</p> <h3>What did coach Stale Solbakken say about the players' health?</h3> <p>Stale Solbakken spoke of physical fatigue and mentioned that Jorgen had a fever, but confirmed that the situation is under control.</p> <h3>When will the match between Norway and England be played?</h3> <p>The match will be played on Saturday, and it is a World Cup quarter-final.</p> <p>Read more on our latest coverage and stay tuned for updates on what happens next.</p>

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Qual è l'aggiornamento sulla salute della squadra norvegese?
Il medico della Norvegia, dottor Ola Sand, ha dichiarato che tutti i giocatori sono sani e in forma per la partita contro l'Inghilterra.
Chi ha mostrato segni di malessere nella squadra norvegese?
I giocatori Marcus Pedersen e Jorgen Strand Larsen avevano mostrato segni di malessere dopo la partita contro il Brasile.
Quali sono le condizioni meteorologiche previste per la partita?
Le previsioni indicano temperature che raggiungeranno i 35 gradi Celsius a Miami, con rischio di temporali isolati.
Cosa ha detto l'allenatore Stale Solbakken sulla salute dei giocatori?
Stale Solbakken ha parlato di fatica fisica e ha menzionato che Jorgen ha avuto una febbre, ma ha confermato che la situazione è sotto controllo.
Quando si giocherà la partita tra Norvegia e Inghilterra?
La partita si giocherà sabato, ed è un quarto di finale di Coppa del Mondo.
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