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Norway's First Round-of-16 Spot Since 1998 Sparks LA Unity

7/10/2026

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Norway’s qualification for the World Cup round of 16, its first since 1998, has united California’s Norwegian community.
Fans gathered at Seaman’s Church in San Pedro (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) and Joxer Daly’s in Culver City to watch Norway vs Brazil.
Norway will face England in Miami on Saturday at 2 p.m. local time.
Residents Vilde Vevatne and Elise Maeland said Norway’s humility and the World Cup, together with May 17 Constitution Day, unite Norwegians in Los Angeles.

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Norway’s qualification for the World Cup round of 16, its first since 1998, has united California’s Norwegian community.
Fans gathered at Seaman’s Church in San Pedro (11 a.m.–4 p.m.) and Joxer Daly’s in Culver City to watch Norway vs Brazil.
Norway will face England in Miami on Saturday at 2 p.m. local time.
Residents Vilde Vevatne and Elise Maeland said Norway’s humility and the World Cup, together with May 17 Constitution Day, unite Norwegians in Los Angeles.