Message of humanity in Fifa: Tribute paid to Venezuela earthquake victims before the Norway-France match, silence maintained – Fifa World Cup 2026: Tribute Paid For Venezuela Earthquake Victims Before The Norway-France Match

Sports Desk, Amar Ujala, Toronto/Boston

Published by: Mayank Tripathi

Updated Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:09 AM IST

A minute’s silence was observed in memory of the Venezuela earthquake victims at the FIFA World Cup 2026 before the Norway-France match. Players, officials and spectators sent a message of humanity and solidarity through this emotional moment.


FIFA World Cup 2026: Tribute paid for Venezuela earthquake victims before the Norway-France match

Tribute paid to Venezuela earthquake victims before Norway-France match
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The match between Norway and France in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026 started in an emotional atmosphere. Before the start of the match, players of both teams, match officials and thousands of spectators present in the stadium observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly earthquake that hit Venezuela this week.