NORWAY ADVANCE TO WORLD CUP KNOCKOUTS WITH VIKING ROW CELEBRATION

Norway progressed to the knockout stage of the World Cup, with captain Martin Odegaard leading team-mates in a Viking rowing celebration following the victory. Erling Haaland scored twice during the match. The Norwegian squad marked their qualification with the traditional Viking Row gesture, a celebration rooted in their cultural heritage.

The team had previously attracted attention for a photograph released ahead of the tournament. Norway's approach to on-field celebrations reflected what the squad described as adherence to their cultural traditions. Haaland's two goals formed part of a performance that secured Norway's passage into the competition's latter stages.

Norway's advancement to the knockout round represents a significant milestone in their World Cup campaign. The team will proceed to face their next opponent in the tournament structure. Their qualification was confirmed following the result against their group-stage opponents.