Norway is facing health-related challenges within its squad in the lead-up to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinal against England, according to GoogleNewsEN.

According to GoogleNewsEN, an unspecified number of Norwegian players have been affected by illness, complicating the team’s preparations for the knockout-stage fixture. The extent to which player availability may be affected has not been officially confirmed at this time.

The quarterfinal between Norway and England forms part of the ongoing Women’s World Cup tournament. England is considered among the leading contenders in the competition, and the match against Norway represents a significant fixture in the latter stages of the tournament.

The Norwegian Football Federation could not be reached for comment regarding the nature or severity of the reported illness within the squad.