Fans queue early for Norway-England quarter-final

Fans began gathering outside a central Oslo sports bar early Saturday morning to secure spots for Norway’s historic World Cup quarter-final against England, Dagbladet reports.

Brothers Isak and Nikolas Krane and their cousin Markus arrived just after 10 a.m., admitting to a brief moment of panic when they saw others had beaten them to the queue. Tickets for major screenings sold out within seconds, leaving many to rely on drop-in spaces.

Forecasts warn of heavy rain, wind, and thunderstorms across eastern Norway later in the day, but the group came prepared with umbrellas and ponchos. They remain confident in Norway’s chances, as does another group nearby, who stocked up on camping chairs and porridge for a long wait. Names like Haaland, Schjelderup, and Kristoffer Ajer were floated as potential scorers.

Oslo police stated they are well-prepared for the crowds, with visible patrols and unseen security measures. While most events have passed without major incident, authorities noted isolated cases of fireworks in crowds and climbing on lampposts, which they view seriously due to safety risks.