Overview
- About 6,500 Faroese supporters — roughly 12% of the nation’s population — created a raucous, white-clad atmosphere in Oslo.
- Family ties drove the scoring as the á Skipagøtu and Mittun clans combined for 18 goals, led by Oli Mittun with 10 and Elias á Skipagøtu with 8.
- Atlantic Airways ran 18 special flights to Norway, and approximately 1,050 additional fans traveled by ferry, according to the federation.
- The Faroese Handball Association reported temporary closures of the national parliament and some kindergartens because many people were in Oslo.
- Following an opening draw with Switzerland, the team has three points and a strong chance to reach the main round, with Slovenia up next.