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Viktor Hovland expresses pride in Norway's World Cup run

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Viktor Hovland expresses pride in Norway's World Cup run

Summary

Viktor Hovland shared his excitement about Norway's historic World Cup journey during a media session at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick on July 7, 2026. Norway recently reached the quarterfinals after defeating Brazil, a victory Hovland views as a pivotal moment for Norwegian football. The golfer, who celebrated a recent PGA Tour win, noted the strong patriotic support for Norwegian athletes. Hovland also engaged in playful banter regarding the England squad, acknowledging the sensitive nature of the topic.

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By the Numbers

•Hovland recently won the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour.
•Norway advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals after beating Brazil.
•Hovland attended a World Cup match for the first time in person.
•He expressed hope for Norway's continued success in the tournament.
•Hovland mentioned friendly trash talk with England's football players.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Viktor Hovland is enjoying Norway's World Cup run, talks trash about England's squad

What they're saying

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Viktor Hovland: "You can really feel that patriotic support from back home any time any Norwegian athlete would do anything well. It's really cool."
— Yahoo Sports

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