Norway has taken the World Cup by storm and people are celebrating all over the country. Read about how football fever has gripped Norwegian fans and what happens to those who are not part of the game. Norway's last result was a 1-4 loss to France on June 26, 2026.

What happens to football haters?

Frida Abrahamsen was one of several thousand die-hard football haters who have had to bite the bullet this summer. She tells NRK that she wouldn't admit to enjoying watching football before the World Cup.

How does the World Cup affect Norwegian fans?

Sports sociologist Arve Hjelseth says that the World Cup has created a national enthusiasm that costs a lot to be outside of. He believes that it's a kind of national mass hypnosis that has gripped Norwegian fans.

Norway vs Portugal

Norway plays its next match against Portugal on September 27. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-26 | France | 1-4 |

Norway has one win, one draw, and two losses in its last four matches. They lost their last two matches. The football fever has gripped Norwegian fans and it's exciting to see what happens in the next match.