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Norway fans invade the U.S. with viral ‘Viking row’

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June 26, 2026

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Norway fans invade the U.S. with viral ‘Viking row’

Norwegian soccer fans are going viral for invading the U.S. with their “Viking row” after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The trend first emerged in March as Norway was preparing for the World Cup and has quickly become the country’s trademark national celebration.

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The Daily Wire

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· Jul 11, 2026

How One Viking Turned America Into His Biggest Fan

Vikings landed on the shores of the United States in early June, and while their numbers are few, they’re dominating American pop culture this summer. Team Norway and its biggest star, 6-foot-5 Erling Haaland, are having an outsize impact on American hearts — and World Cup soccer — as they dazzle fans with their on- ...

Metro

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· Jul 11, 2026

The story behind Norway’s Viking row celebration going viral at the World Cup

The story behind Norway’s Viking row celebration going viral at the World Cup

The Local Norway

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· Jun 24, 2026

What's the story behind Norway's 'row row' football chant

Norwegian football is taking the World Cup by storm, and it's not only because of the team’s two convincing victories. What’s really catching the world’s attention is the “rowing chant,” a stadium ritual that is quite literally shaking the stands.

CNN

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· Jun 22, 2026

The story behind Norway's viral ‘viking row’

From Times Square to the waters around Manhattan, Norway fans have taken their "viking row" across World Cup host cities. Here's the story behind the viral tradition and the man known as "Mr. Row Row" who helped popularize it.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Norwegian fans taunt Sweden after Brazil win, saying Norway has the better genes

Norwegian fans taunt Sweden after Brazil win, saying Norway has the better genes

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 23, 2026

Dayung Viking bawa Norway ke pusingan kalah mati

EAST RUTHERFORD: Norway bukan sahaja mencuri perhatian dengan kemenangan 3-2 ke atas Senegal, malah sambutan ikonik “dayung Viking” menjadi simbol kebangkitan mereka di pentas Piala Dunia 2026. Kejayaan itu mengesahkan kemaraan Norway ke pusingan 32 terbaik buat kali pertama sejak penampilan terakhir mereka pada edisi 1998. Selepas wisel penamat ditiup, kapten Martin Odegaard dan penyerang ... Read more The post Dayung Viking bawa Norway ke pusingan kalah mati appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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Related coverage for "Norway fans invade the U.S. with viral ‘Viking row’": The Daily Wire — How One Viking Turned America Into His Biggest Fan. Metro — The story behind Norway’s Viking row celebration going viral at the World Cup. The Local Norway — What's the story behind Norway's 'row row' football chant . CNN — The story behind Norway's viral ‘viking row’. Sweden Herald — Norwegian fans taunt Sweden after Brazil win, saying Norway has the better genes. Utusan Malaysia — Dayung Viking bawa Norway ke pusingan kalah mati