Snakes on a train (ing pitch) (opens original article in a new tab)

Players from Germany, Switzerland, and Norway have raised concerns about venomous snakes at their World Cup camps in the US, with some encountering copperheads and expressing worries about safety.

• Germany, Switzerland, and Norway players expressed concerns about venomous snakes at their World Cup camps in the US.
• Copperhead snakes, found in North Carolina, were encountered by German players, with one player noting the danger of being bitten.
• Norway's captain expressed unhappiness about the presence of local wildlife near their camp.