Norwegian players Erling Haaland, left, Alexander Soerloth (7), Kristoffer Ajer (3) and teammates celebrate after defeating Senegal in a World Cup Group I soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
\n\nAs Norway excels in its first World Cup appearance since 1998, false claims about what the team is eating are also grabbing attention online.
\n\nThe allegations focus on the quality of American food — more specifically, that the Norwegians distrust it so much that they brought food from home to avoid eating it. Norway’s team is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the duration of the 2026 tournament, which is being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
\n\nIt’s true that the team shipped certain products from Norway for the World Cup, but the reason has nothing to do with concerns about quality.
\n\nNorway fans perform a rowing ritual prior to the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
\n\nHere’s a closer look at the facts.
\n\nCLAIM: The Norwegian men’s national soccer team brought its own food to the 2026 World Cup because it…
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