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Norway's quarterfinal run draws 90,000 to Oslo in unity celebration
Norway's national team was greeted by 90,000 fans in Oslo after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Star striker Erling Haaland missed the public festivities due to a flight, while the royal family joined the celebrations.
Norway's historic run to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked a huge outpouring of national joy and unity in the capital Oslo.
Police operations chief Lars Kostveit told the Norwegian news agency NTB that around 90,000 people gathered in the capital's streets on Monday evening to greet the players.
Norway had been eliminated from the tournament on Saturday after a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England, but by reaching the quarterfinals in their fourth World Cup appearance, they opened a historic new chapter.
Viking Tradition and Royal Presence
Fans filling the Royal Palace Square waited for the players' arrival before joining the famous Viking 'ro' (rowing) chant. The tradition involves making a rowing motion with the hands while chanting 'ro' in unison, and has become a symbol of the bond between the team and its supporters.
Crown Prince Haakon also joined the celebrations, leading the chants by playing a drum.
Norway captain Martin Ødegaard told state broadcaster NRK: 'It's incredible to see so much support and feel the whole country behind us. There's so much joy, smiles and humour. It's truly wonderful.'
Haaland's Schedule Cuts Celebration Short
Team star Erling Haaland, who had earlier been received by King Harald, was unable to attend the public celebration at Palace Square. According to NRK, Haaland had to catch a flight and left the festivities early.
The plane carrying the Norwegian delegation landed in Oslo just after 7 p.m. following a long delay. The players boarded a bus that took them directly from the airport to the Royal Palace, while many fans along the route wore national team jerseys and waved flags to greet them.
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