Norwegians who shone at the World Championship - a special reception

2026-07-14 13:16 © ZUMAPRESS.com

The Norwegian team, which had a historic performance at the World Football Championship, has returned home.

In Oslo, tens of thousands of fans welcomed the national heroes.

The footballers visited the royal palace, where they were greeted by the country's most prominent monarchs.

Later, the team, along with the supporters, performed the famous "Viking Row" and traveled through the streets of the capital on an open-top bus.

In the World Championship, the Norwegians reached the quarter-finals, where they lost 1:2 to England.

Norway welcomes their national team home 🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/ItBULjq2kr

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The Norwegian national team has arrived at the Royal Palace to be welcomed by members of the Norwegian royal family: King Harald, Crown Prince Haakon, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, and Prince Sverre Magnus. pic.twitter.com/Y9qhQy4MoJ

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