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Norway Welcomes World Cup Heroes Home

The team was greeted with an open-top bus parade and a royal reception at the palace.

Crown Prince Haakon led the crowd in a ‘Viking row’ celebration.

Haaland’s unusual souvenir, dubbed ‘Whiskey Raccoon,’ sparked amusement and curiosity.

Norway’s best-ever World Cup performance ended with a 2-1 extra-time loss to England.

Norway men's national association football team
National association football team representing Norway
Erling Haaland
Norwegian association football player (born 2000)
Oslo
Capital city of Norway
Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway
Crown Prince of Norway