During the World Championship of Legends match at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, fans from both India and Pakistan set aside their cricket rivalries to support the England football team during its Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland. The moment was captured in a widely shared video, showing fans gathered at the venue watching the football match together.
Scenes at Edgbaston where India are playing Pakistan but people are watching the England game.
2 sets of rival supporters united by their love of England!#PakvsInd #ENGSUI #comeonengland #england pic.twitter.com/gDuhu3wvbH
— Harjap Singh Bhangal (@HarjapBhangal) July 6, 2024
In the footage, both groups of supporters were seen enthusiastically backing Gareth Southgate’s England team and celebrating their triumph in the thrilling Euro 2024 quarter-final match against Switzerland.
The quarter-final between England and Switzerland ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time in Dusseldorf, Germany. Despite an additional 30 minutes of extra time, neither team managed to break the deadlock, leading to a tense penalty shootout.
During the penalty shootout, England maintained composure and clinched a 5-3 victory, securing their place in the prestigious tournament’s semi-finals.
In the World Championship of Legends match, Pakistan achieved a convincing 68-run win over India.