Twenty-four injured at World Cup fan festivals in Oslo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 12:18 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Twenty-four people sustained injuries during fan festivals in Oslo connected to the World Cup quarter-final match against England. The incident occurred while attendees watched the match on large screens in the capital's center, where approximately 135,000 people gathered. Medical records indicate that those injured required hospital treatment, though none of the injuries were attributed to the popular mass pretend rowing activity among fans. The events and their aftermath are under review by local authorities.
- •Injuries occurred at World Cup fan festivals in Oslo.
- •Participants were watching the quarter-final loss to England.
- •Around 135,000 people attended the screenings.
- •All injured individuals needed hospital treatment.
- •Injuries were not related to mass pretend rowing activities.
- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup fan festivals in Oslo leave 24 hurt
"Twenty-four people were hurt at huge fan festivals in Oslo for the World Cup quarter-final loss to England in Miami. After watching on big screens, medical records show 24 patients needed hospital treatment connected to the festivals, the Aftenposten newspaper said on Sunday.
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