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Norwegian Parliament Gets Behind World Cup Team with Fans' Viking Rowing Display
Lawmakers briefly interrupted a session to mimic fans’ rowing chant, joining a cross-party display of support for Norway’s World Cup team.
- On Thursday, members of the Norwegian Parliament in Oslo performed the team's trademark "Viking Row" celebration during a parliamentary session.
- The gesture has become a symbol of support for Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with fans recreating the rowing chant across the Americas from stadiums to escalators.
- During Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston, red-clad fans wearing Viking helmets were pictured rowing in unison in bars and on public transport.
- Members suggested the rowing action to show the nation's support, and the Parliament responded enthusiastically in a cross-party display of unity.
- Norway plays its next FIFA World Cup Group match against Senegal on June 22, hoping for a victory to reach the knockout stage.
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Norway has entered the tournament very well – and now receives symbolic support from the parliament. The "Wikinger-Rudern" in Storting connects World Cup euphoria with a very Norwegian ritual.
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"Ror! Ror! Ror!", the Norwegian MPs chanted by mimicing the rowing gesture at a Norwegian Parliament session, the Stortinget, on Thursday, in order to express their support for their team that is currently participating in the World Cup.
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VIDEO - The Norwegian MPs held a celebration by mimicing the act of rowing in order to support the Norwegian football team.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left, 38% Right
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39% Left
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C 23%
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