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Norwegians scramble for big screens ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:18 PM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Norwegians scramble for big screens ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Summary

As Norway prepares for its FIFA World Cup quarter-final showdown against England on Saturday, municipalities and event organizers are urgently seeking big screens to accommodate fans. Reports indicate that equipment is in short supply, leading to efforts to source screens from neighboring countries. Morten Reffhaug of To-Be-More described a high volume of requests from local authorities eager to display the match for large gatherings. The situation underscores the anticipation surrounding Norway's first men's last-eight clash.

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By the Numbers

•Norway faces England in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
•Local municipalities are struggling to find big screens for fans.
•Efforts include contacting companies in Denmark and Sweden for equipment.
•High demand for screens has led to overwhelming requests for rentals.

Latest Updates

5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Lack of big screens leave Norwegians fretting ahead of quarter-final

What they're saying

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Norwegian municipalities and event organizers are desperately searching for big screens ahead of the national team's World Cup quarter-final against England, Scandinavian media reported on Friday. Many local authorities and companies want to show the match to large crowds on Saturday but the equipment is scarce, the reports said.
— Yahoo Sports

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