Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return, provokes some debate

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — First it was their fans performing a synchronized “Viking row” in the stands at matches. Then it was their players donning authentic Viking attire, complete with weapons, shields and long boats, to the backdrop of a fjord for a moody, dramatic photo shoot. “A dream 28 years in the making… let’s do this!” Norway star Erling Haaland wrote on the X platform Monday, reposting the photo of the team along with one of his father, Alfie Haaland, competing for the national team in the 1994 World Cup. READ: Iran opens politically charged World Cup with 2-2 draw […]... Keep on reading: Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return, provokes some debate