Erling Haaland savored the moment after Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, a celebration that included a horned helmet atop his head and again sitting on the field with teammates to do the Viking Row in synch with their red-clad fans.

The country’s most famous novelist discusses his beloved team and its superstar striker, Erling Haaland.

With Erling Haaland and Norway coming to North Texas for a knockout stage match against Ivory Coast, expect to see plenty of fans doing the viral “Viking row" chant that has defined the country's tournament run.

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Norway star stopped at Wild Bill's Western Store after historic World Cup win, sending fans from around the world searching for his Texas look.

Whether or not Norway can get past Brazil at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on Sunday, part of the marvelling is at Norway’s apparent global sporting prowess as a whole – far beyond the World Cup and indeed the likes of Ingebrigtsen.

OSLO, July 1 (Reuters) - Thousands of Norwegian fans joined in a huge "Viking row" celebration through Oslo on Tuesday, after their team advanced to the World Cup last 16, in a night of wild rejoicing that left a trail of damage to metro trains and city streets.