Norway receives hero welcome (Image: X)Norway's fairytale journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have ended with a heartbreaking quarterfinal defeat to England, but the celebrations continued long after the final whistle. Their 2-1 extra-time loss in Miami against England marked the end of a remarkable campaign, yet it did little to diminish the pride of a nation witnessing its team on football's biggest stage for the first time in 28 years.Throughout the tournament, Norway won admirers around the world, not only for their fearless performances but also for the electrifying support of their fans. The now-iconic "Viking Row" celebration became one of the defining images of the World Cup, with thousands of supporters transforming stadiums, fan zones and even Miami's famous Ocean Drive into a sea of red.That passion followed the team back home.A hero's welcome in OsloMore than 100,000 fans lined the streets of Oslo to welcome their World Cup heroes home, turning the Norwegian capital into a carnival of red, white and blue. The celebrations began with the team's arrival at Oslo Airport, where their aircraft Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35s escorts Norway's World Cup team home. In a fitting finale to Norway's unforgettable World Cup journey, Crown Prince Haakon led one final "Viking Row" celebration, beating the drums as the players and thousands of supporters chanted in unison, creating an unforgettable atmosphere in the heart of Oslo.The festivities continued with an open-top bus parade along Karl Johans gate, before culminating in a grand celebration at Rådhusplassen (City Hall Square).Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 JourneyNorway finished their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the quarterfinals, recording 4 wins and 2 losses across the tournament. StageOpponentResultScoreGroup Stage (Match 1)IraqWon4–1Group Stage (Match 2)SenegalWon3–2Group Stage (Match 3)FranceLost1–4Round of 32Ivory CoastWon2–1Round of 16BrazilWon2–1QuarterfinalEnglandLost 1–2