World Cup quarter-final expected to generate £500m sales boost for UK economy
Norway squad
- Full squad
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1 Orjan NYLAND
Goalkeeper -
2 Morten Thorsby
Midfielder -
3 Kristoffer AJER
Defender -
4 Leo OSTIGARD
Defender -
5 David MOLLER WOLFE
Defender -
6 Patrick BERG
Midfielder -
7 Alexander SORLOTH
Forward -
8 Sander BERGE
Midfielder -
9 Erling HAALAND
Forward -
10 Martin ODEGAARD
Midfielder -
11 Jorgen STRAND LARSEN
Forward -
12 Sander TANGVIK
Goalkeeper -
13 Egil SELVIK
Goalkeeper -
14 Fredrik AURSNES
Midfielder -
15 Fredrik Andre BJORKAN
Defender -
16 Marcus HOLMGREN PEDERSEN
Defender -
17 Torbjorn HEGGEM
Defender -
18 Kristian Thorstvedt
Midfielder -
19 Thelo AASGAARD
Midfielder -
20 Antonio NUSA
Forward -
21 Andreas SCHJELDERUP
Midfielder -
22 Oscar BOBB
Midfielder -
23 Jens Petter HAUGE
Midfielder -
24 Sondre LANGAS
Defender -
25 Henrik FALCHENER
Defender -
26 Julian RYERSON
Forward
England squad
- Full squad
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1 Jordan PICKFORD
Goalkeeper -
2 Ezri KONSA
Defender -
3 Nico OREILLY
Defender -
4 Declan RICE
Midfielder -
5 John STONES
Defender -
6 Marc GUEHI
Defender -
7 Bukayo SAKA
Forward -
8 Elliot ANDERSON
Midfielder -
9 Harry KANE
Forward -
10 Jude BELLINGHAM
Midfielder -
11 Marcus RASHFORD
Forward -
12 Trevoh CHALOBAH
Defender -
13 Dean Henderson
Goalkeeper -
14 Jordan HENDERSON
Midfielder -
15 Dan BURN
Defender -
16 Kobbie MAINOO
Midfielder -
17 Morgan ROGERS
Midfielder -
18 Anthony GORDON
Forward -
19 Ollie WATKINS
Forward -
20 Noni MADUEKE
Forward -
21 Eberechi EZE
Midfielder -
22 Ivan TONEY
Forward -
23 James TRAFFORD
Goalkeeper -
24 Reece JAMES
Defender -
25 Djed SPENCE
Defender -
26 Jarell QUANSAH
Defender
An upcoming World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway is anticipated to deliver substantial economic returns across the UK's entertainment and hospitality industries. Venues ranging from traditional pubs to outdoor entertainment spaces have already experienced exceptional demand, with ticketed viewing experiences reaching capacity well ahead of match time, particularly following England's dramatic victory in the previous round.
Industry projections reveal the scale of expected spending through beverage consumption, food service, and entertainment tickets, with analysts noting that England's continued tournament progress has generated commercial activity exceeding initial operator expectations. The hospitality sector alone anticipates significant revenue, though certain revenue streams remain somewhat constrained by the unusual scheduling of matches outside traditional peak hours compared to previous World Cup tournaments.
- England vs Norway quarter-final projected to generate approximately £500m in UK economic activity across hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors
- Pubs expected to generate £27.5m from 5.5m additional pints; ticketed watch parties and outdoor venues reporting rapid sell-outs
- England's tournament progression has exceeded some commercial forecasts, though unconventional match timings have slightly suppressed beverage sales versus previous tournaments