00:00Norway's parliament briefly became part of the World Cup spectacle after politicians performed the viral Viking row inside the chamber
00:07to support the national football team.
00:09The synchronized performance was led by Speaker Masoud Gaharkhani, who used his official game to dictate the rowing rhythm from
00:17the podium.
00:17The popular fan tradition has spread rapidly beyond the stadiums, with Norwegian supporters filmed performing the row on streets and
00:25escalators across the United States.
00:27The wave of national pride follows Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq in their opening game on Tuesday, marking the
00:34country's first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
00:38To launch the historic campaign, the entire football squad previously took part in a specialized dramatic photoshoot themed around arriving
00:46longship warriors.
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