135,000 Norwegians Celebrated a Defeat. Here's Why.

On July 11th, 2026, Norway was eliminated from the World Cup by England, 2-1. The rowing has stopped. The Englishmen stopped it. Meanwhile, in Oslo.Twenty thousand people marched to the Royal Palace in pouring rain. They rowed. They chanted "Norge" until 2 AM. You would think, watching the footage, that Norway had just won the whole thing.Timestamps0:00 — The Rowing Stopped 1:20 — 135,000 in the Rain 3:10 — Halftime: Jahn Teigen's "Optimist" 5:00 — England 2, Norway 1 6:15 — The March to the Royal Palace 8:00 — Norway's First Quarterfinal 9:30 — Beyond the World CupHidden Norway makes mini-documentaries about the country behind the postcards — the good, the bad, and the ugly. History, culture, and the contradictions most people never see. If this left you curious, you're in the right place. 🎥 Norway's World Cup journey:    • Norway Is Rowing to the World Cup — Here's...   🔔 Subscribe for more Norway documentaries