Norway Comes to a Standstill as National Team Plays in World Cup

Norway is playing in the World Cup and the entire country comes to a standstill. When the national team faces France, an unusual calm falls over parts of the country. Toilet visits are postponed and bills are put on hold. Even taxi drivers get a rare break.

What's happening in the country?

Norway is facing France in the World Cup and the entire country is reacting. In the capital, it's a full-blown party, but in other parts of the country, it's more subdued.

How are Norwegians reacting?

Norwegians are reacting strongly to the national team's matches. When France scored its first goal, Ullevaal Stadium also fell silent for a moment. Around 30,000 Norwegian supporters were completely still.

What's happening with water consumption?

Water consumption increases when Norway plays in the World Cup. During the match against Iraq last Wednesday, the graphs from the Water and Sewerage Authority shot up every time the game stopped.

Norway now has one win, one draw, and one loss in the last three matches. The next match is against Portugal at home on September 27, 2026.