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Norwegian Fans Flood Times Square, Haaland Leads 4-1 Win

6/23/2026

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Norway Fans Viral

Norwegian supporters seized Times Square on Sunday, performing the viral “Viking Row” before their World Cup match.
Around 20,000 fans traveled to the U.S., boosting local hospitality revenue and lifting hotel occupancy 18% versus 2025.
Norway opened with a 4-1 win over Iraq, with Erling Haaland netting two goals to keep Group I lead.
Fans repeated the “Viking Row” on a Monday rush-hour subway car, making the videos go viral.

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Senegal Neutralizes Haaland

Senegal reserve goalkeeper Mory Diaw told an interpreter that Erling Haaland cannot succeed without support from his teammates.
Senegal head coach Pepe Thiaw said his team will rely on very high-level defenders to neutralize Haaland.
The Norway-Senegal match starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, 2026-06-23 and will be broadcast on Fox One.
After the Senegal game, Norway’s final Group I opponent will be France at the same venue.

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Norway Fans Viral

Norwegian supporters seized Times Square on Sunday, performing the viral “Viking Row” before their World Cup match.
Around 20,000 fans traveled to the U.S., boosting local hospitality revenue and lifting hotel occupancy 18% versus 2025.
Norway opened with a 4-1 win over Iraq, with Erling Haaland netting two goals to keep Group I lead.
Fans repeated the “Viking Row” on a Monday rush-hour subway car, making the videos go viral.

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