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Norway ships 1,276 lbs of food to World Cup base, citing performance needs

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The Norwegian national football team has transported approximately 1,276 pounds of food from Norway to their base in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This practice, which includes fish, cheese, and other staples, is not unique to Norway, as other teams like Italy, Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay have also brought specific food items to previous World Cups. The team's head chef confirmed that while imported food is primarily fish and cheese, they also utilize local American produce and ingredients. AI

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Norway ships 1,276 lbs of food to World Cup base, citing performance needs

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    Why Norway Brought In 1,276 Pounds Of Food For The 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Team Norway's bringing around 1,276 pounds of food into the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup doesn't necessarily represent a distrust of American food as some claim online.

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