Norway’s head coach says the physical and mental strain from the World Cup schedule is starting to affect the team. Multiple reports say the squad has been enduring weeks of continuous travel, training, and high-pressure matches, and that this workload is taking a toll on players’ wellbeing. According to the accounts, some players are falling ill as the tournament progresses. The coach links the problem to the sustained demands of the competition, including frequent movement between venues and ongoing training under match conditions. The reports describe this as part of a longer “grind” associated with the tournament rather than a single incident, with the pressure building over the course of the month-long run of games and travel. The coach’s comments point to fatigue and illness as emerging challenges for Norway’s preparations and availability of players in the coming matches, highlighting the strain that tournament schedules can place on athletes.