Norway vs. England match to feature 'The Voice' winner and global superstar

Country singer Erlend Gunstveit is set to perform as the pre-game entertainer for the Women's World Cup quarter-final match between Norway and England. This will be his third time energizing the crowd at a Norway match during the tournament, highlighting his growing role in supporting the team.

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To be asked once was incredible, to be asked twice was an honor. To be asked a third time is honestly insanely cool!

Gunstveit expressed his excitement about the opportunity, calling it "insanely cool" to be asked back for a third time. He described the experience of being close to the fans and witnessing the global embrace of the Norwegian team as indescribable. The artist, based in Nashville, noted how Norway's progress in the tournament seems to have captured hearts worldwide.

In addition to Gunstveit's performance, the International Football Federation (FIFA) has enlisted Grammy-winning English artist Ellie Goulding to entertain during the halftime show. Goulding shared her enthusiasm on Instagram, stating that performing at such a high-stakes match makes her feel like "anything is possible" and referencing the popular England slogan, "It's coming home."

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To experience the atmosphere among Norwegian supporters and football fans from all over the world so closely is difficult to describe. It is very fun to see how Norwegians and the Norwegian team have been embraced by the world. It seems we have rowed ourselves into people's hearts.

The inclusion of both Gunstveit and Goulding underscores the event's scale and the efforts to create a vibrant atmosphere for this significant quarter-final clash. Fans can anticipate a lively buildup and engaging halftime entertainment as the teams battle for a spot in the next round.

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Performing in the World Cup quarter-final between England and Norway makes me feel like anything is possible. I already know the boys will make England proud. 'It's coming home.'