6 July 2026
England v Norway World Cup 2026: Get Your Quarter-Final Party Match-Ready
England are through to the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, and Saturday night is shaping up to be one of the biggest football occasions of the summer.
Following England’s dramatic victory over Mexico, the Three Lions will face Norway in Miami on Saturday 11 July 2026, with kick-off at 10pm BST. Norway arrive in the last eight after a memorable win over Brazil, setting up a huge quarter-final between England’s tournament hopefuls and an in-form Norwegian side led by Erling Haaland.
Whether you are arranging a private party, pub screening, corporate event, hospitality evening or outdoor fan zone, now is the time to get your England v Norway World Cup party plans in place.
At Allens Hire, we supply the tableware, glassware, furniture, bar equipment, BBQs and professional catering equipment needed to turn a football screening into a proper match-night event. Our extensive event hire range is available to private customers, caterers, venues and event organisers across London, the South Coast, the South West and beyond.
Host an England v Norway World Cup Party to Remember
A quarter-final is not an ordinary night in front of the television. It is an opportunity to bring friends, family, colleagues or customers together for food, drinks and ninety minutes (or possibly more) of high-stakes football.
The late-evening kick-off makes England v Norway particularly well suited to:
Private house and garden parties
Pub and venue screenings
Corporate hospitality events
Hotel and restaurant packages
Marquee screenings and outdoor fan zones
Pre-match dinners and drinks receptions
Catered community and sports-club events
A successful football party needs more than a large screen. Guests need comfortable places to sit and stand, an efficient drinks area, enough glassware, practical food service and equipment that can cope with the rush before kick-off and at half-time.
Hiring what you need also means you are not left buying, storing and washing large quantities of equipment after the final whistle.
Create an England-Inspired Red and White Party
Red and white styling instantly gives an England World Cup party a stronger sense of occasion.
Start with crisp white plates and serving dishes, then add red napkins, tablecloths or linen accents. Green linen can also be used on buffet or drinks tables to reference the football pitch without making the room feel over-themed.
For larger England v Norway screenings, use different colours to define each part of the venue. Red linen could highlight the main bar, white could be used for dining or hospitality tables, and green could identify the buffet or food-service area.
Allens Hire offers coloured linen, tableware and glassware that can be combined to create anything from a relaxed garden-party look to a polished corporate World Cup event.
Make Sure You Have Enough Glassware
Few things slow a match-day event down faster than running out of clean glasses.
Think about what will be served throughout the evening and order suitable quantities of:
Beer glasses
Tumblers and highballs
Wine glasses
Champagne glasses
Cocktail and mocktail glasses
Water jugs and carafes
Allow for guests changing drinks, glasses being left on tables and the increased demand immediately before kick-off and during half-time.
For formal hospitality, classic crystal-style glassware can create a smarter finish. For more relaxed football parties, practical tumblers, beer glasses and jugs will help keep drinks service moving.
Most customers can also choose Allens Hire’s washing service. After the event, simply remove heavy food debris and repack eligible catering items in the boxes provided, leaving the main washing-up to the Allens team.
Build a Proper Match-Day Bar
A dedicated drinks station helps prevent queues from spreading through the viewing area and blocking guests’ view of the screen.
Depending on the size of your England v Norway party, your bar setup could include:
Mobile bar units
Bottle fridges and refrigeration
Glassware and drinks jugs
Poseur tables
Serving trays
Bar and cocktail equipment
Waste and clearing stations
Position the bar where drinks can be served without guests walking directly in front of the screen. For larger events, consider separating the ordering and collection points so the queue continues to move during busy periods.
Mobile bar units can also give a temporary venue, marquee or corporate space a much more professional appearance than a basic table covered with bottles and boxes. Allens Hire supplies bar units alongside glassware, refrigeration and other event essentials.
Plan Seating and Standing Areas Around the Screen
Not every guest will want to sit for the entire match, especially when England are attacking.
A mixture of furniture usually works best. Use chairs or lounge furniture in the main viewing area, poseur tables near the bar and trestle tables for food and buffet service.
Consider the screen position before arranging furniture. Guests at the back should still have a clear view, and walkways to the toilets, bar and food stations should not cross directly through the viewing area.
For corporate events, furniture can also help create separate zones for networking, dining and watching the match. This gives guests more freedom without allowing the space to become overcrowded.
Allens Hire supplies chairs, tables, outdoor furniture, lounge seating and other event furniture for private celebrations, hospitality events and large-scale screenings.
Serve a Half-Time Football Feast
With a 10pm kick-off, guests may arrive well before the match begins. Serving food before kick-off and preparing a smaller half-time offering can help spread demand across the evening.
Popular football-party menus include:
Burgers and hot dogs
Loaded fries
Sliders and sharing platters
Pizza and flatbreads
Tacos and street-food dishes
Barbecue food
Canapés and bowl food
Cakes, desserts and sweet snacks
For summer screenings, a barbecue creates a relaxed and social atmosphere. Gas and charcoal BBQs can be supported with preparation tables, refrigeration, ovens, griddles, hot-holding equipment and serving dishes.
Professional catering equipment hire can be especially useful for caterers, pubs, hotels and venues expecting a busy service before kick-off. It helps food stay properly stored, prepared and served while reducing pressure on the venue’s everyday kitchen equipment.
Order Early for England v Norway
England’s quarter-final takes place on Saturday 11 July, so organisers should submit their requirements as early as possible.
To place an order with Allens Hire:
Set your delivery location so the website can show the appropriate prices and availability.
Browse the catalogue or use Quick Order to find the required products.
Enter your quantities and add the items to your basket.
Register or sign in before submitting an order or quotation.
Review the applicable charges and complete the checkout process.
Customers can save quotations before proceeding with payment. Once an order has been processed and confirmed, its status will change to awaiting delivery. Availability is confirmed as part of the ordering process, and alternatives may be suggested if a selected item is unavailable for the required dates.
Allens Hire provides delivery and collection services, while customer collection and return is also be available from our warehouses in London, Southampton, Bristol, Luton and Exeter.
Get Your England v Norway Party Over the Line
England are three wins away from lifting the World Cup, but first they must overcome a Norway team arriving with confidence and one of the most dangerous strikers in international football.
Make sure your guests have somewhere comfortable to watch every tackle, save and goal.
Explore Allens Hire’s range of glassware, coloured linen, crockery, furniture, mobile bars, refrigeration, BBQs and catering equipment, then place your order or request a quote for your England v Norway World Cup party.
From the first drink to the final whistle, Allens Hire has the event equipment to help make your quarter-final screening a winner.
Order online today or contact the Allens Hire team to discuss your event requirements.
