By Erling Haaland and Norway rowed their way into the World Cup’s round of 32.
Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and the Vikings clinched advancement to the knockout rounds with a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night that was more of a slog than a sail.
After the final whistle, Norway’s players and staff gathered tightly in a 10-row formation just inside the penalty area at MetLife Stadium’s north end, facing their red-shirted supporters, Haaland sitting in front as teammate Martin Ødegaard banged on a bongo drum. They alternated with the fans performing the Viking Row — chanting “Ro!” while mimicking oarsmen.
