We've been seeing a lot of fun things with the World Cup and its fans, from Freddy the German tourist's adventures to Scotland's Tartan Army's singing and drinking prowess. They are truly appreciating America and all it has to offer during their visit.
We've mentioned the Norwegians and their Viking rowing chant in the past, when they were rowing up an escalator in Boston.
Norway fans are doing a “Viking Row” up the escalator at Boston’s South Station before heading to the World Cup
— Jeremy Siegel (@jersiegel) June 16, 2026
Adding this to the list of things I’ve never seen before and probably never will again pic.twitter.com/j8NvltOvfk
But the Norwegians really grabbed national attention on Monday. Norway was in New Jersey to play Senegal, and that meant the Norwegian fans took New York and New Jersey by storm.
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They braved the NYC subway and amused commuting New Yorkers.
Imagine you’re on your morning commute in NYC and you meet the Viking Row head on pic.twitter.com/GVNUlMaEF3
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 22, 2026
They even took over Times Square.
All of Norway has taken over Times Square pic.twitter.com/0pEHrEeFbE
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) June 22, 2026
Before the game, they even row in all kinds of weather.
🚨 WATCH: Norway fans perform their famous Viking Row in the pouring rain in New Jersey ahead of the clash with Senegal. 🇳🇴⛈️ pic.twitter.com/b3bDKfZkCW
— Sports on Predict (@predictdotsport) June 22, 2026
But that was just a warm-up to an epic rowing moment at the game in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium.
The Norwegian team didn't disappoint their fans with their play. They jumped out to a lead with Marcus Pedersen getting the first goal. Then, star striker Erling Haaland made it 2-0.
HAALAND GOOOAAL to double Norway's advantage! 🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/a6wPnRRk7E
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 23, 2026
Senegal's Ismaila Sarr got one back, but then Haaland scored again, making it 3-1. Senegal did manage to get another one, but Norway held on to win, 3-2.
ERLING HAALAND BAGS A BRACE TO MAKE IT 3-1 NORWAY! 🇳🇴
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 23, 2026
Truly unreal goalscoring prowess from the Norwegian striker pic.twitter.com/WEWtTWdmtr
Haaland is second in the Golden Boot race with his four goals, one behind Argentina’s Lionel Messi and tied with France’s Kylian Mbappé for the most goals in the World Cup.
The team had some real fun when, after the final whistle, Martin Odegaard got a drum out. The team sat down in formation in front of their fans just inside the penalty area, and encouraged them on, as the team joined in the row chant.
the entirety of norway rowing... what a beautiful sight man pic.twitter.com/Bn6wvbRwuC
— sara ♡ 🇧🇻 (@frostlush) June 23, 2026
It was their first World Cup appearance since 1998, and they certainly came through with two wins. That means that they are advancing on to the Round of 32, which thrilled their fans.
So expect more rowing to come.
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