Norway MP’s join viral World Cup ‘Viking Row’ trend
Norwegian lawmakers paused a parliamentary session on Thursday to perform the team’s trademark “Viking Row” celebration.
![Norwegian lawmakers perform 'Viking Row' in parliament to support footballers [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-1781841396.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Norwegian lawmakers paused a parliamentary session on Thursday to perform the team’s trademark “Viking Row” celebration.
![Norwegian lawmakers perform 'Viking Row' in parliament to support footballers [Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-1781841396.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)








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