Norway's national soccer team trained in their childhood jerseys
In a tribute to their roots, international stars like Erling Haaland practiced in the mismatched kits of the local youth clubs where they first learned to play.
Before the 2026 World Cup, the Norwegian national soccer team swapped their standard international kits for the mismatched colors of their youth clubs. The gesture was designed to honor the grassroots teams that developed the players before they reached the global stage. Stars like Martin Odegaard appeared in the bright green of Drammen Strong, while Erling Haaland wore the jersey of Bryne FK.
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