Norway’s journey in the World Cup concluded in the quarter-finals, yet fans in Oslo transformed the team’s return into a jubilant event. Over 100,000 supporters…
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1/7Norway’s football team was welcomed in Oslo on Monday, July 13, with a ceremonial water cannon salute, marking the start of a parade following their departure from the World Cup. Despite the team’s 2-1 extra-time defeat to England on Saturday, over 100,000 fans showed up.
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2/7Throngs of supporters filled Royal Palace Square and overflowed onto Karl Johans gate as the team approached for a meeting with King Harald. Organizers estimated that the crowd exceeded 100,000.
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3/7Crown Prince Haakon led the team in a classic “Viking row” from the palace steps, accompanied by drummers, though Erling Haaland missed this moment. According to Coach Stale Solbakken, Haaland and Sander Berge had to depart early to catch a delayed flight from the U.S.
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4/7During the open-top bus parade, players had to temporarily stop waving as the vehicle stalled under low-hanging cables. The procession later resumed toward City Hall Square, where thousands of fans awaited.
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5/7Heavy crowds caused the team bus to become stationary at times in central Oslo, requiring it to reverse while police worked to clear a path. Players enjoyed beverages as the celebrations extended late into the evening.
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6/7Team Captain Martin Odegaard expressed to broadcaster NRK that the reception in Oslo and earlier in the United States exceeded all expectations. Though Norway’s campaign came to a halt in the quarter-finals, it left a remarkable impression with record attendance back home.
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7/7Norwegian Airlines temporarily swapped its Instagram logo with that of British Airways after a friendly wager on the pre-match outcome resulted in their loss when England triumphed over Norway. The airline deemed it a “friendly bet” that would “forever live in all our hearts.”
