Rowing Norwegian World Cup fans take over NYC subways, Times Square
Norway’s viral ‘Viking Row’ chant turns U.S. cities into spontaneous World Cup celebration zones
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Coverage highlights spontaneous takeovers in New York City’s subways and Times Square, where fans disrupted a morning yoga session, as well as similar scenes in Boston. The chant, now a global phenomenon, even drew participation from players like Erling Haaland at post-match celebrations.
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What is the ‘Viking Row’ chant?
A rhythmic, rowing-motion chant Norwegian fans perform with shouted ‘*ååå*’ sounds, symbolizing teamwork and energy. It went viral after their Senegal win and has since been adopted in U.S. cities.
Did the Norwegian team officially endorse the chant?
Coverage shows players like Erling Haaland joining fans in the chant post-match, but no official team statement has been reported.
Are there safety concerns about the subway/Times Square takeovers?
No incidents are reported in current coverage, but the unplanned nature of the gatherings may prompt transit authorities to address crowd management.
Coverage (12)
- N.J.’s World Cup party was such a drag. Thanks, Norway, for rowing to our rescue NJ.com · 1d ago
- Norway’s Viking row: How a unique chant has taken the World Cup by storm The New York Times · 1d ago
- Norwegian fans take dawn World Cup party to palace gates to wake the King NBC News · 1d ago
- What is the Norway viking celebration? Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- A Viking Row And France 'Winning The Tournament': Haaland's Fun World Cup Night FOX Sports · 1d ago
- Norway World Cup fans take NYC by storm as they crash Times Square yoga and perform epic subway Viking Row The Independent · 1d ago
- Norwegians 'row' Times Square and Tartan Army storms Boston as World Cup fandom takes over U.S. streets Yahoo Sports · 2d ago
- Norway's players join fans in viral World Cup 'Viking row' chant after win over Senegal USA Today · 2d ago
- 🚣🏻 Goosebumps moment! Norway stars row with thousands of fans Yahoo Sports · 2d ago
- Ecstatic Norway row their way to knockout stage with win over Senegal Reuters · 2d ago
- Erling Haaland, Norway join 'viral' Viking Row after win ESPN · 2d ago
- Rowing Norwegian World Cup fans take over NYC subways, Times Square New York Post · 2d ago
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