MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Team Norway’s fandemonium is sweeping South Florida ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal against England in Miami Stadium.
As Norway prepares for the major matchup, some soccer fans are ditching the beach chairs and focusing on a different mission: the nation’s iconic Norway row. It’s when fans and players come together to lock arms, use imaginary oars and row together as one.
Norway fans filled up Miami Beach on Thursday ahead of the city’s demonstration of the “Viking row” hitting Ocean Drive and Fifth Street, which will be held on Friday.
“It’s like 26, 28 years since we were in the World Cup last time. We would never expect to go to the quarterfinals, but now we’re here, and we think we can win the whole thing,” said Team Norway fan Christopher Hendriksan.
The viral and iconic stadium celebration has taken the World Cup by storm.
“Well, we’re very excited for Norway. We hope they win,” said a fan.
“Everyone can do it. It’s like unity when everyone does it, and they do the ‘row.’ It’s very powerful, you can hear it in the stadium; it’s vibrating,” said Hendriksan. “Everyone is like one big happy family. With the supporters, you can see them celebrating with the supporters after the games, and I don’t think anyone else does that.”
Leading the charge on Saturday is Norway’s team striker and fan favorite, Erling Haaland, who’s been getting in on the fan fun, too.
“Of course train good, of course focus well and prepare well, but you also need to joke around, and you need to enjoy the moment, and that’s what we’ve been doing now,” said Haaland.
“He’s the best striker in the world,” said fan Christopher Solvakken.
Meanwhile, England is spreading the love, too.
“It’s been 60 years, right? Like, we’ve only ever won at one time, so, but if Norway gets past us, which I think, you know, they’ve got a great chance, then I’ll be supporting them to win the World Cup, because the way they played it against Brazil was wonderful,” said Team England fan Richi Madan. “Come on, England, it’s coming home, baby.”
Norway’s players have been training at Inter Miami Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Soccer icon David Beckham has reportedly invited the English team to train at his Florida Blue Training Center, also in Fort Lauderdale.
Those still trying to snag tickets to Saturday’s game may be in luck. Ticket prices have dropped 45% since Mexico’s loss against England.
To join in the World Cup fan action, the “Viking row” demonstration, followed by a celebration on the street, is open to everyone, fan or not. It is set to happen Friday afternoon in Miami Beach on Ocean Drive and Fifth Street.
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and city commissioners are expected to speak at 1:30 p.m., with one demonstration scheduled for 2 p.m. and another at 7 p.m.
Soccer fans can also catch the World Cup fun on WSVN Channel 7.
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