They beat Christopher Columbus to North America by centuries. Research shows that Vikings first made the remarkable journey across the Atlantic more than 1,000 years ago.Now, it looks like they’re back.Just take in this gang of grizzled Nordic warriors assembled beside a fjord, weapons in hand, long boats in the background, preparing to raid.But look a little closer at the picture above, perhaps at the sword-brandishing warrior with the long blond hair, and they appear quite familiar. That’s because this group of fearsome explorers is actually the Norway national team, posing for an iconic image to mark their first appearance at the World Cup in 28 years.Star striker Erling Haaland and his team-mates gathered for the shoot in Oslo last weekend, with the pictures captured by renowned photographer David Yarrow.It came about because the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) wanted to do something different for their team picture, and lean into the Scandinavian nation’s history. In recent games, Norwegian supporters have performed their own nod to history with their synchronised ‘Viking row’ performance.
Norway’s fans put on a show against Sweden, turning the away end into a Viking longship with a synchronized rowing display. ⚔️
