Norway won against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but the World Cup party in Copenhagen ended in tragedy. A 32-year-old Swedish police officer, Christian Zedig, died after being subjected to severe violence during a fight.

What happened?

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at Islands Brygge in Copenhagen, where many had gathered to watch Norway play against Ivory Coast on a big screen. After Norway took the lead, a fight broke out. Zedig tried to intervene, and he himself was allegedly subjected to severe violence and suffered life-threatening injuries.

Reactions

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed his deepest condolences to Zedig's family and relatives. - We are many who have received the terrible news that a Swedish police officer who was on vacation in Denmark has lost his life in Copenhagen, he said.

Norway's upcoming matches

Norway now has one win and one loss in the World Cup. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-03-27 | Netherlands | 1-2 |

Norway will play against Portugal at home on September 27, 2026. It will be an important match for Norway, which must win to keep hope of advancing in the tournament.

Background

The event was organized by the Norwegian company Fotballfesten. Managing Director of Fotballfesten Geir Oterhals expressed his sorrow over the incident and said that they had been in contact with Zedig's relatives and expressed their deepest condolences.