Norway's World Cup team leaves Miami hotel after just one night

Norway's national football team made a swift hotel change in Miami, relocating just one day after arriving. The team had initially settled at The Dalmar hotel in Fort Lauderdale, a city located about 40 kilometers from Miami. The decision to move was reportedly driven by dissatisfaction with certain aspects of their accommodation.

According to reports, the players themselves were the primary impetus for the hotel switch. Truls Dæhli, the head of the Norwegian World Cup delegation, stated in a TV 2 interview that "we would have liked some things to be different. That's why we wanted to change." While the exact reasons for the dissatisfaction were not fully detailed, sources suggest the hotel was in an "unsanitary condition."

FIFA has stepped in to facilitate the move, covering all associated costs for the team's new lodging, security, and transportation arrangements. Dæhli confirmed to NRK that FIFA is handling these expenses. The relocation occurred on Tuesday evening.

Despite the disruption, the team is focused on their upcoming quarter-final match in the World Cup against England, scheduled for midnight between Saturday and Sunday. The team's quick adaptation to the new hotel is crucial as they prepare for this significant fixture.

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We would have liked some things to be different. That's why we wanted to change.