The Killers Pause Concert to Watch England’s Euro Win Before ‘Mr. Brightside’

The road to the 2024 Euro Cup finals has been a thrilling journey for England’s squad. The team combined luck, resilience, and outstanding performance to reach the final match against an unbeaten Spain. The excitement surrounding the tournament has even overshadowed other events, as The Killers experienced firsthand.

The Killers were performing on Wednesday at a packed 02 Arena in London when their concert began to coincide with England’s semifinal match against the Netherlands. The match quickly diverted attention away from the concert. Sensing the audience’s anticipation, The Killers decided to project the game onto the massive stage screen, allowing everyone to watch the nail-biting semifinal.

England clinched a victory thanks to a late goal by forward Ollie Watkins, ending the match with a score of 2-1. The crowd erupted in celebration, with confetti filling the air. Not missing a beat, The Killers launched into their hit song “Mr. Brightside” as the euphoric crowd cheered them on.

The moment went viral, with videos of the jubilant scene spreading rapidly across social media platforms. The Killers’ spontaneous celebration underscored the long and hard-fought journey England had endured to reach the 2024 Euro Cup finals.

England’s journey began with a shaky start in group play, losing to Iceland 1-0. This loss sparked concerns among fans and analysts about England’s chances. However, the team rebounded with a 1-0 win over Serbia and draws against Denmark and Slovenia, propelling them out of the group stage.

The challenges continued as England entered the knockout stage, where they secured a 2-1 victory over Slovakia to end their run. The intensity only increased in the following match against Switzerland. After a 1-1 draw in regulation and overtime, England triumphed 5-3 in the penalty kicks.

In the semifinals against the Netherlands, the Dutch took an early 1-0 lead in the seventh minute. England responded with a successful penalty kick by striker Harry Kane, equalizing the score at the 17-minute mark. The match remained tied until the 90th minute when Ollie Watkins scored the decisive goal, securing England’s win.

Spain, on the other hand, had a flawless journey to the finals, winning every match along the way. The finals on July 14 will see Spain vying for their fourth Euro Cup win, while England aims for its first.

As for The Killers, their next concert is set for July 13 at the Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain, adding a humorous twist to the viral moment in London.