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Norway Team Returns to Oslo After 2-1 Quarterfinal Loss to England, Welcomed by Over 100,000 Fans
Norway's national football team returned to Oslo on Monday after a 2-1 extra-time loss to England in the World Cup quarterfinals. More than 100,000 fans gathered outside the royal palace for a public reception.
Jul 13, 5:38 PM·1m read5 sources
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Norway's national football team lost 2-1 to England in extra time in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. The squad returned to Oslo on Monday and received a public welcome from more than 100,000 fans outside the royal palace. Norwegian military jets escorted the team's plane on its approach to the capital.
Erling Haaland walked off the aircraft carrying a stuffed raccoon purchased in Dallas. Crown Prince Haakon joined players and supporters in the “Viking Row” chant while banging a drum. The team later rode through Oslo on an open-top bus.
Players continued celebrating with beer and waving to fans after dark. Captain Martin Ødegaard told NRK that the support exceeded expectations. “I don’t think anyone had imagined this,” Ødegaard said.
“The support we have received in the USA and here at home in Norway has been beyond all expectations. ” Norway reached the quarterfinals in its first World Cup appearance since 1998 after defeating Ivory Coast and Brazil. Haaland scored seven goals in the tournament.
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