England supporters have flocked to Miami, receiving support from the local Marlins baseball team. The official drummer energized the crowd by chanting “Let’s go England,” deviating from the norm to back the Three Lions in their World Cup aspirations. The game exuded a festive ambiance with England fans mingling with their Norwegian counterparts, even witnessing a fun interaction between Norway fans and the Marlins mascots.
Noah Sarles from Essex expressed appreciation for the drummer’s show of support, highlighting the significant presence of England fans at the stadium. Amidst the celebratory atmosphere in the city, both England and Norway fans embraced the camaraderie ahead of the World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
Brazil supporters were also present, with one family traveling from São Paulo despite Brazil not making it to the quarter-final as expected. High temperatures nearing 40 degrees at kick-off time in an open-roof stadium posed a challenge, compounded by the possibility of thunderstorms affecting the game.
Special hydration stations were set up by Miami authorities to ensure fan well-being. Dedicated England enthusiast Gary Taylor, along with his partner Jo Lewis, arrived in Miami after attending all previous games. Reflecting on the opportunity to face Norway in the quarter-final, he expressed hopes for a successful outcome and anticipated an exciting clash between Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
The presence of David Beckham added to the anticipation of the match, with England scheduled to return to their Kansas City base post-game, regardless of the result. A victory would see them progressing to Atlanta for the semi-final, while a loss would see them flying back to London on Sunday.