Norway's Unforgettable Football Summer Ends in World Cup Quarterfinal Loss

Norway's journey in the World Cup has concluded after a valiant effort against England in the quarterfinals, marking an end to what is being hailed as an unforgettable "football summer." Though the team fell short after 120 minutes of play, their performance has left a lasting impression on the nation. Publications like Verdens Gang and Aftenposten reflected on the team's exit, with TV2 featuring banners proclaiming "Our best men. THANK YOU!" Thousands of Norwegians gathered in Oslo to watch the match on large screens, with the largest screen ever seen in Norway set up at Frogner Stadium for the quarterfinal. Following the game's conclusion, many fans moved to the city center to honor their national heroes. Reports indicate that around 20,000 supporters congregated on Karl Johans Gate, chanting slogans of national support and future aspirations, such as "We will win the Euros." The sheer scale of public engagement was evident, with police estimating approximately 88,000 people were in the capital's streets in the early hours of Sunday morning.