06.07.2026 08:10
Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra visited the locker room of the national team, which advanced to the quarterfinals by eliminating Brazil in the World Cup. The princess congratulated each football player individually, and the moments when she hugged star footballer Erling Haaland to thank him became a topic of discussion in the foreign press and social media.
Norway faced Brazil in the World Cup round of 16. Defeating Brazil 2-1, Norway succeeded in reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in its history.
Erling Haaland was the standout name of the match. The star footballer scored 2 goals in the second half, bringing Norway a historic victory.
ROYAL FAMILY VISITED THE LOCKER ROOM
After the match, members of the Norwegian Royal Family, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, went to the locker room to congratulate the national team players.
In the footage, the royal family members were seen shaking hands with the footballers one by one, and hugging Erling Haaland while having a brief chat.
SPECIAL THANKS TO HAALAND
In images from the Norwegian and international press, it was reported that there was great joy in the locker room after the historic victory. Moments when Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus specifically thanked Haaland garnered widespread attention on social media.