Norway national football team receives hero's welcome in Oslo

On Monday, July 13, 2026, the Norwegian national football team returned to Oslo following their elimination from the World Cup in the United States. The team was defeated 2-1 by England in extra time during the quarterfinals, a match involving a controversial disallowed goal by Thorbjorn Heggem. Despite the loss, an estimated 100,000 to 157,000 fans gathered in the capital to celebrate the team's historic performance. The players were officially received by King Harald at the Royal Palace, where the monarch acknowledged their efforts. Following the royal audience, the team paraded through the city on an open-top bus toward City Hall, covering a route that lasted over two hours. Erling Haaland was noted as being absent from the final public appearance and the 'Viking rowing' celebration on the palace steps. The homecoming included a traditional water cannon salute upon the team's arrival at the airport.