Norway Celebrates Historic World Cup Quarterfinal Berth After Defeating Brazil

Oslo erupted in jubilation as tens of thousands of Norwegians flooded the streets to celebrate their national football team's stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup. The historic win propels Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time ever, sparking widespread celebrations that lasted through the night.

Central Oslo, particularly the main street Karl Johans gate, transformed into a sea of red as fans gathered, singing and engaging in the "rowing" chant that has become a signature of their World Cup journey. The festive atmosphere even reached the Royal Palace, where Crown Prince Haakon joined the celebrations on the palace square.

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A victory over Brazil can sound like a fairy tale, but it is the result of a team effort and a tactically smart Norwegian team, which sent one of the world's great football nations home.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre lauded the team's performance, describing the win against a football powerhouse like Brazil as "a fairy tale" but attributing it to "a team effort and a tactically smart Norwegian team." He recalled telling the players before their first group match that "everything is possible" at this World Cup, a sentiment they have now proven true.

Støre specifically commended striker Erling Haaland, who scored both goals, and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, calling them "a rock in goal and a rock on top." This remarkable achievement comes after Norway's 28-year absence from the World Cup finals. The team now awaits the winner of the match between Mexico and England in the quarterfinals.

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Today we had a rock in goal and a rock on top, and then it became 2-1. When I met the players in Boston before the Iraq match, I told them that everything is possible for this World Cup, and they proved it fully tonight.