Norway's men's national side fandom has taken the ongoing FIFA World Cup by storm with their 'Viking Row' celebration. During the Round of 16 clash against five-time champions Brazil, a super fan named Rune was seen sharing his story with fans. Rune had been present when Brazil was beaten by Norway during the team's last FIFA World Cup appearance in 1998, and 28 years later, he continues to cheer for his side with his Viking hat and trumpet.
Haaland's Late Double Seals Historic Win
Erling Haaland produced a sensational late double as Norway shocked Brazil 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. This victory booked Norway a place in the quarter-finals for the first time in the nation's history. The Scandinavian side, which had never progressed beyond the Round of 16 at the World Cup, withstood sustained Brazilian pressure before striking twice in the closing stages through their star striker. Neymar's stoppage-time penalty reduced the deficit, but it came too late to prevent Brazil's exit.
Rune's Passionate Support
In a video posted by FIFA, Rune, with a Viking-themed hat and trumpet, said, "You probably do not know me, but you have definitely heard me. You think wearing the Viking hat will be enough, but I wanted to go the extra mile, to bring my trumpet too. It is my job to get the fans singing. Go Norway!" He added, "Honestly, nothing puts a big smile on my face as when we are all together cheering for our team. This is a dream. 26 years ago, I was in France to see Norway beat Brazil. And now, I am going to see the same."
Match Details and Quarterfinal Outlook
Brazil dominated large spells of the match and missed a first-half penalty through Bruno Guimaraes, while Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland produced a string of crucial saves. Haaland's late brace proved decisive before Neymar converted a stoppage-time penalty for Brazil, whose tournament ended with a seventh straight World Cup knockout defeat to European opposition. Norway will now face England in a high-voltage quarterfinal contest after the Three Lions eliminated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 clash in Mexico City on Sunday (local time).
