# Norway national football team internal tensions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-football-team-internal-tensions > Updated: 2026-09-21T03:02:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Details regarding internal tensions within the Norwegian national football team have emerged through a manuscript for an upcoming book by assistant coach Brede Hangeland, titled ‘Feltnotater fra fotball-VM – 47 dager på innsiden’. The accounts describe friction following the team’s World Cup campaign, specifically concerning official homecoming ceremonies. Head coach Ståle Solbakken was reportedly ‘furious’ after discovering that plans for a royal palace visit had been arranged without his knowledge. The dispute involved whether star players Erling Braut Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, and Sander Berge would participate in the ceremonies. Solbakken reportedly mandated that the squad return to Oslo together before beginning individual holidays. Additionally, support staff members, including Hangeland and team doctor Ola Sand, noted the intense emotional toll of the tournament, describing significant emotional outbursts among staff during the national anthem and the opening match against Iraq. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Norway football team: Internal tensions revealed after World Cup New insights from assistant coach Brede Hangeland’s upcoming book reveal internal tension regarding player participation in Norway's royal homecoming following their World Cup campaign. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-football-team-internal-tensions-revealed-after-world-cup ### 2026-09-17: Brede Hangeland book reveals Norwegian national team drama Assistant coach Brede Hangeland’s upcoming book reveals internal drama within the Norwegian national team regarding unplanned royal visits and player participation during the World Cup. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brede-hangeland-book-reveals-norwegian-national-team-drama --- Cite as: Norway national football team internal tensions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-football-team-internal-tensions