Norway World Cup Team Switches Florida Hotel Before Semifinal, FIFA Covers 50 Rooms
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
Norway World Cup Team Switches Florida Hotel Before Semifinal, FIFA Covers 50 Rooms
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 10
Summary
Norway moved out of its Fort Lauderdale hotel before Saturday's World Cup semifinal against England after players complained of road noise and nearby construction disrupting rest.
FIFA approved the switch and will cover 50 rooms plus security at the new hotel, while the Norwegian Football Association will pay any extra costs.
The team relocated to a hotel closer to Hard Rock Stadium in about 2.5 hours, with a team representative saying players pushed for the move to protect the atmosphere.
Norway has been in the United States for six weeks and is also dealing with an illness in camp ahead of what officials called the biggest match in the country's history.
The semifinal comes during Norway's first World Cup since 1998 and after its first run beyond the Round of 16, powered by Erling Haaland's two goals against Brazil.