National Team Arrives in USA for World Cup

The Norwegian national football team has arrived in the United States for the World Cup, landing in Greensboro, North Carolina, after a long journey on a chartered private jet. Coach Ståle Solbakken and star player Erling Haaland were among the first to disembark.

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The journey has been superb, it has gone easily and smoothly.

Solbakken described the journey as "superb" and expressed high expectations for the team's facilities in Greensboro. The team will be staying at the exclusive Grandover Resort, a location chosen for its quiet, rural setting away from major city distractions. Project manager Truls Dæhli selected the hotel, aiming to provide a focused environment for the players.

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They have checked here three times, so I have high expectations for them.

The team's base in Greensboro is strategically located, with flights to their match venues in Boston and New York/New Jersey taking under two hours. Norway's first match is scheduled against Iraq on June 16 in Boston, followed by games against Senegal and France. The team anticipates a stay of at least 24 days in Greensboro, hoping for peace and quiet away from excessive fan attention.

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They are probably pushing a bit hard, but we will do our best.

Meanwhile, Erling Haaland drew attention for his luxurious accessories. He was photographed wearing what appears to be a Breitling Chronomat B01 42 watch in 18-karat red gold, with an estimated price of $55,000 to $70,000. This sighting adds to the player's known penchant for high-end items.

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We did not want a city hotel in Boston or New York, where there would be lots of fans on the streets, and the hotel would feel more like a prison.