Norway qualifies for the World Cup round of 32

The Norwegian national football team has secured a place in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup following two group stage victories. Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening match and subsequently won 3-2 against Senegal. Erling Haaland scored two goals in each of these matches. Following the win against Senegal on June 23, 2026, the team and head coach Stale Solbakken performed a group rowing celebration with the fans. Martin Odegaard led the celebration by playing a drum to set the rhythm for the team's synchronized rowing gesture. This performance gained significant social media attention shortly after clips were shared online. The event followed earlier viral social media posts featuring Norwegian fans performing similar rowing movements on New York City subway escalators.