Norway's national football team received a heroes' welcome in Oslo on Monday after their historic run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The celebration marks the team's best performance in the history of the tournament. Despite a quarter-final exit, the achievement has sparked national pride across the country.
Tens of thousands of fans gathered at the Royal Palace square to greet the players on July 14. The event followed a 2-1 defeat to England in the quarter-finals [1]. Supporters filled the capital's center to honor the squad's progress in the competition.
Estimates of the crowd size vary among reports. Some sources place the number of fans at more than 100,000 people [2, 3], while other reports estimate the gathering at around 90,000 supporters [4, 5].
The atmosphere in Oslo remained celebratory despite the loss to England. The team's journey to the final eight represents a milestone for Norwegian football, as the squad navigated the tournament's challenging knockout stages before their narrow defeat.
The gathering at the Royal Palace square served as a public acknowledgment of the team's impact on the national sporting landscape. Fans cheered for the players as they arrived in the city, turning a moment of tournament heartbreak into a collective celebration of success.
“Norway's national football team received a heroes' welcome in Oslo”
Norway's progression to the quarter-finals signals a shift in the country's footballing stature on the global stage. By reaching this stage for the first time in its history, the national team has established a new benchmark for future generations and validated the current era of talent within the squad.
