Norway’s Viking-themed squad photograph for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. [Courtesy]
Norway’s Viking-themed squad photograph for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has emerged as one of the most striking and widely discussed team images in modern football, reshaping how national teams present themselves on the global stage.
Captured by British photographer David Yarrow, the image transforms the Norwegian squad into a cinematic recreation of Norse warriors, set against a rugged fjord landscape that reflects the country’s deep cultural and historical identity.
The players, including stars Erling Haaland and captain Martin Ødegaard, are dressed in Viking-inspired costumes, positioned alongside longships, shields, and dramatic natural scenery.
Rather than a standard stadium lineup, the composition resembles a film poster or historical epic, blending sport with storytelling in a way that immediately set it apart from traditional team portraits.
