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Norway soccer team greeted by Dallas airport police in rowing welcome

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:12 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Norway soccer team greeted by Dallas airport police in rowing welcome

Summary

The Norway soccer team received a unique welcome from airport police in Texas, who performed a rowing gesture on the tarmac. This display mirrored Norway's 'Viking Row' chant from the World Cup, showcasing local enthusiasm for the team. Norway is set to face Ivory Coast on June 30 in the knockout stage, with the winner advancing to play Brazil. Coach Ståle Solbakken remarked on the welcome, highlighting the chant's popularity among fans.

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By the Numbers

•Dallas airport police performed a rowing welcome for the Norway team.
•Norway is preparing to play Ivory Coast on June 30.
•The winner will face Brazil in the next round.
•Coach Ståle Solbakken commented on the popularity of their chant.

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8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas airport police welcome Norway team by rowing on tarmac

What they're saying

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Norway's "Viking Row" chant at the World Cup has also caught on with their US hosts after airport police in Texas greeted the team by sitting on the tarmac and rowing in unison. "Texas rolled out the red carpet for Norway," Fox News wrote in a X post on Monday with the corresponding video.
— Yahoo Sports

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