Norway’s parliament erupts in a rowing chant to back the national team at the FIFA World Cup, showcasing rare unity, viral scenes and rising football optimism.

June 18 : World Cup fever has spread as far as the Norwegian parliament, where elected representatives performed a recreation of Viking rowing that has been made famous by the…

Norway is leaning into its centuries-old Viking history - with fans, players and politicians on board - to boost their team at the country's first World Cup in 28 years.