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Soccer-World Cup Dream Ends but Party Goes on as Proud Norwegians Salute Historic Run
- On Sunday, July 12, 2026, thousands of Norway fans gathered in Oslo to celebrate their team's historic FIFA World Cup run, despite a 2-1 quarter-final loss to England in Miami.
- The celebration followed a gallant 2-1 loss against England in Miami after extra time, ending Norway's tournament journey during the early hours of Sunday.
- Fans clad in red, white, and blue marched toward the Royal Palace for one final 'Viking row,' the thunderous ritual that made Norwegian supporters tournament darlings.
- Tens of thousands filled the main thoroughfare of Karl Johan, lighting flares and fireworks as one supporter said, 'It's national pride, we are celebrating something we did together.'
- Norway had never won a knockout-stage match in the FIFA World Cup before this year's finals, yet the team's historic run left fans chanting 'We are gonna win the Euros in two years.
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Although Erling Haaland and his team were eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals, they will receive a bet that almost guarantees victory in the Norwegian capital.
World Cup dream ends but party goes on as proud Norwegians salute historic run
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The World Cup quarter final against England put Norway in a state of emergency. However, the celebrations in Oslo have an unpleasant replay for many fans.
Norway's Viking Row Lives On After FIFA World Cup Loss
Thousands of Norwegian football fans gathered in Oslo in the early hours of Sunday to celebrate their national team's historic World Cup run, despite a quarter-final defeat to England. The 'Viking row' ritual and widespread national pride marked an unexpected and memorable tournament for Norway.
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