Norway fans are bringing Viking energy to the World Cup.<br /><br />The Norwegian men’s national football team is returning to the tournament for the first time in 28 years, and supporters have been celebrating with a “rowing” chant performed in unison — a stadium gesture inspired by Viking imagery.<br /><br />The team has leaned into that theme ahead of the 2026 World Cup, recently releasing a Viking-inspired photoshoot featuring players in historical-style clothing, holding shields and swords beside longboats on a rugged coastal backdrop. The images, photographed by David Yarrow, were intended as a tribute to Norway’s heritage, though they have also sparked debate online over the use of Viking symbolism.<br /><br />For fans, the “row” chant has become part of the moment: Norway is back on football’s biggest stage, and the Viking roar is already following them there.<br /><br />#norway #worldcup #worldcup2026 #norwayfootball #vikingchant #footballfans #haaland #odegaard<br /><br />Video credit: @hypeboynorway via TikTok
