Norway Football Team Celebrated After World Cup Exit

Norway's national football team returned to Oslo after a historic run in the World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. Approximately 90,000 people welcomed the players back, gathering in front of the Royal Palace.

The team, led by captain Martin Ødegaard, had been eliminated from the tournament after a 2-1 loss to England in extra time. Ødegaard expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from the Norwegian public, stating it was "really fantastic" to see the country rally behind them. The squad was greeted by Crown Prince Haakon, the heir apparent to Norway's throne.

Erling Haaland, who scored seven goals during the tournament, was unable to attend the welcome as he had arrived earlier that day. Images on social media showed him and other players disembarking from the plane, holding a stuffed raccoon and a glass bottle of alcohol.