​A lack of tickets didn’t stop England supporters in downtown Miami from being part of the action when their team defeated Norway in the World Cup semifinal on July 11.The excitement surrounding the match began building hours before kickoff, as supporters sang, chanted, and waved flags around the city while counting down to the opening whistle.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInside the packed bars and pubs along Northeast First Street, every seat and standing space was filled as fans watched together, thousands of miles from home.When the final whistle blew, the energy reached another level. An eruption of celebration took over downtown Miami as supporters embraced England’s victory.World Cup in Miami England, Bellingham oust Norway, Haaland in extra timeStrangers hugged, car horns honked, flags were raised, and Oasis’ song “Wonderwall” — adopted by England’s fans as their celebratory song — echoed from bar to bar.England will face Argentina in the World Cup semifinal at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Atlanta. The winner will play for the championship at 3 p.m. Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Hugs, flags, song: How England fans celebrated World Cup win in Miami