What happened on the streets of Oslo after the loss to England? Football frenzy required emergency services

Pulse Sports Team 13:50 - 12 July 2026

During fan celebrations and public screenings of the FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between Norway and England, 24 people sustained injuries in Oslo. All required medical attention in the Norwegian capital after the game concluded.

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According to the newspaper Aftenposten, none of the injuries were related to the mass rowing imitation that became a characteristic celebration of Norwegian fans during the championship.

The NTB agency reported that up to 135,000 spectators watched the quarter-final match on large screens in central Oslo. England advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-1 victory after extra time.

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