As preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, several national teams are drawing attention for bringing large quantities of food from their home countries to ensure players maintain their preferred diets throughout the tournament.
Norway, which has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, is reportedly transporting around 6,000 oranges, more than 300 kilogrammes of sockeye salmon and 116 kilogrammes of cheese as part of its nutritional plan for the squad.
The Scandinavian nation has also brought along three specialist chefs from Norway to prepare daily meals for the players, including star striker Erling Haaland.
According to French newspaper Le Parisien, the objective is to keep players on the same diet they have been accustomed to since childhood in order to avoid any disruption to their performance on the pitch.
Sports nutrition has become an increasingly important aspect of modern football, with many teams investing heavily in customised meal plans to help athletes maintain peak physical condition during major international competitions.
Meanwhile, reigning world champions Argentina have also made headlines after reportedly bringing around 900 kilogrammes of beef to the United States as part of the team’s long-standing food tradition.
The beef will be used for barbecues, a cultural staple within the Argentine squad that has become a familiar part of team bonding and preparation. The same practice was also carried out during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
With players facing intense schedules and high-pressure matches, many teams are leaving nothing to chance, ensuring a taste of home remains available throughout their World Cup campaign.
