7M - Norway Fully Fit Ahead of England Quarterfinal Battle

Norway has dismissed rumors of a virus spreading through its squad ahead of Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal against England. Speculation grew after coach Stale Solbakken mentioned that a few players had experienced flu-like symptoms during the tournament, including Jorgen Strand Larsen and Marcus Pedersen.

However, Solbakken linked these minor health issues to demanding travel across the United States rather than a camp outbreak. Team physician Ola Sand officially confirmed that all players are now fully available and healthy, clearing up any concerns before the major showdown.

Instead of sickness, both teams must now brace for severe Miami weather conditions, with forecasts predicting temperatures near 35 degrees Celsius and potential thunderstorms at kickoff. Thomas Tuchel's England team is similarly monitoring squad fitness, making bench depth critical as Erling Haaland's confident Norway team targets a spot in the semifinals.