Princess Ingrid Alexandra: 'Very Proud' of National Team Ahead of Brazil Match

Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus are in the United States to support the Norwegian national football team in what is being called one of the biggest matches in Norwegian football history. The siblings are eager to witness the game against Brazil, a formidable opponent.

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We are very excited. It's very cool that we have come this far and have had the opportunity to play against such a big football nation as Brazil. Regardless of how this goes, we are very proud.

"We are very excited. It's very cool that we have come this far and have had the opportunity to play against such a big football nation as Brazil. Regardless of how this goes, we are very proud," Princess Ingrid Alexandra told VG outside MetLife Stadium. She believes the team's World Cup journey has already had a significant impact back home.

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It's incredibly nice how much football can unite people. It has been very fun to watch.

"It's incredibly nice how much football can unite people. It has been very fun to watch," she added. Photos of the princess celebrating after the previous match's victory garnered attention on social media. "It was simply incredibly cool to be here and watch the match last time. There's a very special atmosphere here when so many Norwegians make the trip," she said.

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It was simply incredibly cool to be here and watch the match last time. There's a very special atmosphere here when so many Norwegians make the trip.

Prince Sverre Magnus is particularly looking forward to the clash against the five-time world champions. "Brazil is a huge football nation, so they are very good. It will be extremely exciting to see what they can do. It will be an exciting match," he stated. When asked about football interest within the royal family, Princess Ingrid Alexandra confirmed that the rest of the family is also following the tournament closely from Norway. "I think they are really looking forward to it. I spoke to them on the phone a few days ago. They are very excited to watch."

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Brazil is a huge football nation, so they are very good. It will be extremely exciting to see what they can do. It will be an exciting match.