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Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row

Euronews World · 2026-06-22

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• What happened: Thousands of Norwegian football fans gathered in Times Square, New York, wearing Viking helmets and national colors, to support their team ahead of the Group I match against Senegal. • Why it matters: The event showcased the enthusiasm and unity of Norwegian supporters, transforming a major landmark into a vibrant celebration of national pride during the World Cup 2026. • What to watch next: Fans will be eagerly anticipating Norway's performance in their upcoming match against Senegal, as well as the reactions from other teams and supporters in the tournament.

No Comment Video. Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/06/2026 - 9:43 GMT+2 Norwegian supporters in Viking helmets and national colours packed Times Square, chanting and singing before Norway’s Group I match against Senegal. Thousands of Norwegian football fans gathered in New York's Times Square on Sunday ahead of Norway's Group I match against Senegal. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Supporters dressed in Norway's national colours filled the famous square, chanting, singing and rowing in unison as they built anticipation for Monday night's game. A fan wearing a Viking helmet led several chants while crowds joined in, creating a lively atmosphere in the heart of Manhattan. The gathering turned one of New York's busiest landmarks into a sea of red, white and blue as fans celebrated their team's promising start to the tournament. World Cup 2026 Norway Vikings Top stories Now playing Next Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row Now playing Next Meet Osito, the rescue dog winning hearts at the World Cup Now playing Next Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 21st, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next A Spectacular Finish to the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam Now playing Next Can you turn your garden fence into a mini solar farm? Now playing Next Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Now playing Next Trump warns of Hormuz tolls as ships pass despite Iran's closure claim Now playing Next Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption Now playing Next France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C Now playing Next Europe Today: Starmer set to step down as US-Iran talks and Moldova summit unfold Now playing Next Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid reports of imminent resignation Now playing Next Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption Now playing Next Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off No Comment New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children No Comment Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages No Comment Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage Europe News Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis Switzerland US-Iran peace deal talks underway in Switzerland Travel News This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat Art From ruin to restoration: Byzantine Greek Monastery becomes 'Art Reliquary' for spiritual works Earth News Europeans are making the most of cheap solar panels – by creating green garden fences Sport World Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare Europe News Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Pedro Sánchez has passport revoked as court orders corruption trial Sport Judo: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar ADVERTISEMENT Iran Trump threatens Hormuz tolls as ships sail on despite IRGC's closure claim Europe News Trump and Meloni continue to trade jabs after G7 meeting Ukraine Zelenskyy issues one-week ultimatum to Lukashenka over drone-guidance equipment Europe News Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Culture news Forget 'Do Not Touch': Choreographer William Forsythe invites you to dance with the exhibits Europe News France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C Travel News Andros AI, heritage and tourism: The technology transforming the visitor experience in Greece Europe News French presidential frontrunner Jordan Bardella vows to win 2027 polls and shift course in the EU ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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