Chaos! Norway Army’s World Cup video goes viral
Norway's army released a viral video of soldiers performing the "Viking salute" to celebrate the national team's 2-1 World Cup victory over Brazil.
Norway’s army honored the victory over Brazil and the qualification to the World Cup quarter-finals in the traditional way.
Norway eliminated Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the World Cup, thanks to two goals by Erling Haaland in the second half. The celebrations in the country lasted all night.
In Oslo, approximately 100,000 people filled central squares and avenues, creating an atmosphere of unprecedented enthusiasm. The celebrations reached all the way to the palace, where Crown Prince Haakon appeared to greet the crowd and share in the joy of the great victory.
The Army’s Participation
The biggest surprise, however, came from the Norwegian Army. The armed forces released a video that immediately went viral, with soldiers from all branches performing the famous “Viking salute”. Seated as if in a long boat, they pulled imaginary oars with absolute synchronization, paying tribute to their nation’s historic heritage.
This video, released amid the intensity of the victory, shows how deeply rooted national identity remains even in moments of mass celebration.
Norway advanced in this way to the next phase of the tournament, leaving behind a strong Brazil. The Vikings continue their journey with confidence, while the image of soldiers honoring tradition gave the whole world yet another reason to talk about this historic qualification.
منتخب النرويج يطيح بالبرازيل من البطولة، واحتفالاً بهذا الانتصار، نشر الجيش النرويجي مقطع فيديو يوثق تحيتهم الشهيرة ‘تحية الفايكنج’ في أجواء مليئة بالحماس. pic.twitter.com/GEsoMEWnAV
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As Newsbomb reports in its publication, such moments show the unity of a people when the national team achieves something great.
