England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Norway in a thrilling quarter-final, bringing an end to one of the tournament's most memorable underdog stories.
Despite the heartbreaking defeat, Norway's supporters won admiration from fans around the world with their famous Viking Row celebration, filling the stadium with synchronized chants and rhythmic rowing motions that created one of the competition's most unforgettable atmospheres.
The spectacular display drew applause from many England supporters, highlighting the mutual respect shared between both sets of fans after an intense contest.
Norwegian supporters said they were disappointed by the result but immensely proud of their team's historic World Cup journey, which saw the nation reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
England, meanwhile, kept their dream alive of reaching a first World Cup final since 1966, with players and fans celebrating another dramatic knockout victory.
The Three Lions now turn their attention to the semi-finals, where another major challenge awaits as they continue their pursuit of football's biggest prize.
While England celebrated progression, Norway left the tournament with widespread admiration, as their passionate supporters and unforgettable Viking Row became one of the defining images of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
