Norway national football team welcomed by fans in Oslo after World Cup elimination

On Monday, an estimated crowd of over 100,000 people gathered in Oslo to welcome the Norwegian national football team home. This event followed the team's elimination from the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat against England in extra time last Saturday. The squad arrived at the airport, where they were greeted with a traditional water salute before heading to the capital. The team met with King Harald before appearing before the public in front of the Royal Palace. The streets along Karl Johans gate were packed with supporters celebrating the team's historic quarter-final run. Notably, striker Erling Haaland was absent from the final public appearances after departing earlier. Consequently, he did not participate in the team's ceremonial performance on the palace steps. The celebration highlighted the country's continued support despite the end of their tournament journey.