Norway’s Princess Congratulates Haaland in the Dressing Room

Norway made history by defeating Brazil. When the entire team celebrated in the dressing room after reaching the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, a member of the Norwegian royal family, appeared there. She hugged the team's star striker Erling Haaland and congratulated him.

Norway made history by defeating five-time world champions Brazil 2-1 in the last sixteen of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haaland was the hero of the team's victory by scoring a brace in the match. His brilliant performance ensured Norway's place in the last eight of the World Cup for the first time.

After this historic victory, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, known as the future Queen of Norway, went straight to the dressing room to congratulate the players. She was accompanied by her younger brother, Prince Sverre Magnus.

A video circulating on social media showed the Norwegian players celebrating their victory in the dressing room. Haaland, shirtless, was busy celebrating with his teammates. He approached the princess. The two greeted each other with a warm hug and then shook hands. The moment quickly caught the attention of fans and went viral on social media.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 22, is the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. She is currently second in line to the Norwegian throne.