Norway celebrates World Cup quarter-final berth with street parties after beating Brazil

Norway erupted in celebration on Sunday as its national football team secured a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil in the World Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals for the first time. The streets of Oslo became a sea of jubilant fans, with police estimating over 90,000 people gathered in the city center. Thousands more packed the Ullevaal stadium, Norway's home ground, watching the match unfold on massive screens.

Player Erling Haaland, who scored both goals, described the win as one of the "sickest days ever in Norwegian history." He urged everyone to enjoy the moment, emphasizing its significance for the nation. The team's signature "rowing" celebration was seen on the pitch and echoed in the streets as the country reveled in what is being called perhaps its biggest international sporting triumph.

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I wish I was on those streets. I wish I was involved in it. Everyone has to enjoy themselves. All of Norway has to enjoy themselves. It's one of the sickest days ever in Norwegian history. You just have to enjoy it, because this is sick.

Following the final whistle, the ecstatic crowds at Ullevaal chanted their way to the royal palace. There, they were met by Crown Prince Haakon, who emerged wearing a Norway football scarf to acknowledge the team's monumental achievement. The Norwegian squad now prepares to face the winner of the England vs. Mexico match in the upcoming quarter-final.

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we're going to the castle