13.07.2026 07:00
After England beat Norway 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, Norwegian Air, which had made a friendly bet with British Airways before the match, changed its Instagram profile picture to the rival company's logo for 24 hours as per the agreement. In its post, Norwegian Air congratulated England and British Airways, wishing them success in the semifinals.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, Norway faced England. After England won 2-1, the friendly bet between the two countries' airlines, made before the match, was also concluded.
Norwegian airline Norwegian Air and British airline British Airways had agreed that the losing party would change their Instagram profile picture to the winning company's logo for 24 hours.
USED RIVAL'S LOGO FOR 24 HOURS
Following England's victory, Norwegian Air kept its promise and changed its profile picture on its official Instagram account to the British Airways logo for 24 hours.
In its post, the company stated, "Although the tournament has ended for us, this friendly bet will live forever in our hearts."
THEY CONGRATULATED ENGLAND
According to Reuters, Norwegian Air also congratulated British Airways and the England National Team in its post. The company also wished England success in the semifinal battle and expressed hope that they would bring the cup to their country.
OPPONENT IN SEMIFINAL: ARGENTINA
England, having passed the quarterfinal, will face defending champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal. The match will be played on Wednesday in Atlanta, USA.