World Cup fever grips Helsinki, fans queue for hours at Fanzone

Helsinki's Fanzone at the Music House was packed with enthusiastic football fans eager to watch the World Cup semi-final matches. Long queues formed as supporters gathered in large numbers to witness the games on a big screen.

On Tuesday, a significant line stretched towards the France vs. Spain match. The following day, fans queued again for the highly anticipated semi-final between England and Argentina. Before Wednesday's game, the line extended from the Music House onto Töölönlahdenkatu, covering an estimated 150 to 200 meters.

Fans appeared to be in good spirits, enjoying the sunny weather while waiting. Many expressed excitement about the tournament's ability to bring people together. Some fans, like Elias Mitchell and Noel Msumi, specifically mentioned the unifying aspect of the World Cup.

Supporters came prepared, with some, like Victor Thomsen and Julia Huhanantti, bringing Messi-themed towels. Others, such as Elma Grommi, declared their support for Argentina, while Anniina Kuokkanen and Aino Kuokkanen cheered for England. The match between England and Argentina was scheduled to kick off at 10 PM Finnish time.