Erling Haaland-led World Cup run stirring up soccer pride for Norway fans at home, abroad | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Erling Haaland’s World Cup run is intensifying soccer pride for Norway supporters, both at home and abroad, after the forward helped Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time. Haaland scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Brazil on Sunday in East Rutherford, moving Norway into the last eight and sparking celebrations across the country of just over 5.5 million. In Oslo, as many as 50,000 people watched at Radhusplassen, the square outside the town hall, according to the city council. Norway Coach Stale Solbakken described the celebrations as “rowing together,” including a mass Viking Row featuring Crown Prince Haakon outside the royal palace. Norway will next play England on Saturday outside Miami for a semifinal spot.