Norway receive rousing welcome in Oslo

Norway receive rousing welcome in Oslo highlights the homecoming of Norway’s World Cup quarter-final squad after its historic run in the tournament. On Monday, around 90,000 people welcomed the team back in Oslo following elimination from the World Cup. The squad returned after losing 2-1 to England in extra time in the last eight in Miami on Saturday, which marked Norway’s best finish in the competition. The crowd filled the area in front of the Royal Palace as the players arrived, performing the “Viking Row.” Crown Prince Haakon, who attended the Miami defeat, joined the celebration by leading a drum-led moment. Captain Martin Odegaard, speaking to NRK, said it was incredible to see how much support the team receives nationwide. The article also noted Erling Haaland scored seven goals at the World Cup but did not attend due to catching a plane, and posted footage showing him with a stuffed raccoon holding a bottle.