Norway Receive Heroes' Welcome in Oslo After World Cup Exit
- On Monday, more than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of Oslo to welcome The Norway soccer team, transforming their recent World Cup exit into a massive national celebration.
- Norway's historic World Cup run ended Saturday with a 2-1 defeat by England in the quarter-finals, shattering the Nordics' dreams of a semi-final berth.
- At the Royal Palace, the team met King Harald before Crown Prince Haakon led fans in a traditional "Viking" row on the drums.
- Striker Erling Haaland and Sander Berge missed the final celebrations, having departed early to catch a flight after their travel was delayed four hours.
- Coach Stale Solbakken confirmed the players' early exit, saying "Erling and Sander had to catch their plane as our trip from the U.S. was delayed four hours," as the remaining squad prepared to continue festivities in an open bus parade around Oslo.
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Norway welcomed its team home like it won
Norway’s men’s national team returned to a heroes’ welcome in Oslo after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals in its first tournament appearance since 1998. Fans lined the streets of Oslo for the celebration, which included one final Viking row.
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The streets of Oslo were transformed into an unprecedented scene of celebration. Nearly 90,000 people came out to welcome the Norwegian national team after their historic performance at the 2016 World Cup. A display of national pride that will be etched in the country's memory. The team, led by Erling Haaland, reached… Continue reading "Oslo surrendered to its heroes: Norway's national team receives a triumphant welcome after a great World Cup" …
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