Norway return to 90,000 in Oslo after England ends World Cup run

England 2–1, the quarter-final run ends

Your World Cup is over. Norway 1–2 England in the quarter-final on Saturday, and the margins were thin (9). Harry Kane said afterwards the players on the pitch know better than anyone when they have played well, and that from a mentality standpoint Norway are at the highest level (9). Tuchel was complimentary about your group, the same group that beat Brazil in the Round of 16. England now face Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday (12).

90,000 in Oslo welcome the team home

Oslo turned red. Around 90,000 people gathered to greet the squad after elimination, a reception the players described as incredible (4) (6). The team were received by King Harald and the royal family at the Royal Palace before the public celebration (7). Schjelderup and Aursnes joined the players rowing together in front of the massive crowd (8).

Haaland lands with a stuffed raccoon

Erling Haaland stepped off the plane carrying an unexpected souvenir, a stuffed raccoon he picked up in Dallas (1) (10). It is a collector's item in the United States, costing around R$3,800 (roughly $800) (11). His caption on the moment: "He followed me all the way home" (11). Seven goals in four matches at this tournament. The raccoon just adds to the legend.

Schjelderup's World Cup puts Benfica on alert

Benfica have admitted they are open to selling Andreas Schjelderup after his World Cup raised his valuation (2). Liverpool would reportedly need to pay £43m for the Norwegian winger, who is eyeing a summer move (5). Schjelderup scored at the tournament and his stock has never been higher.

Fan reactions

Fans are sharing two sides of the same moment, the heartbreak of the England loss and the pride of what came after. Jude Bellingham was spotted comforting Sander Berge after the final whistle, a gesture that resonated (Reddit). And the images from Oslo, with the squad rowing together in front of the Royal Palace, have become the defining image of this campaign, a team and a country completely in sync. See the homecoming footage.