Norway booked their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on Monday. After the victory, the players will join the supporters in the traditional “Viking Row” celebration, led by captain Martin Ødegaard.The Viking Row has become a popular tradition among Norway fans during the tournament. Supporters sit in a formation that resembles a Viking ship and mimic rowing movements to the beat of a drum, drawing comparisons to Iceland’s famous ‘Viking Clap’ from Euro 2016.Norwegian supporters sang the song during their World Cup matches and in the host cities Boston and New York City. After Monday’s win, the players and coaching staff joined in the celebration with the fans.Match-winner Erling Haaland said he was eager to take part in the ritual if Norway secured victory.“I saw it online; it went completely viral,” Haaland told Fox Sports. “Martin [Ødegaard] he asked me before the game, “Do you think we should join?” I said, “If we win, we do it, why not?”After the final whistle, Haaland, his teammates and coach Ståle Solbakken walked over to the Norway supporters, sat down in formation and joined the Viking Row celebration.Haaland scored twice in the match, taking his tally in the tournament to four goals. He remains in contention for the Golden Boot alongside players such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane.Captain Ødegaard set the pace during the celebration by beating a drum as players and supporters joined in the post-match scenes.The Viking Row symbolizes unity, strength and teamwork. Inspired by the image of the Vikings rowing together before battle, supporters perform the gesture in unison to show support for the national team.On the pitch, Norway took the lead in the 43rd minute through Marcus Holmgren Pedersen. Haaland then added goals in the 48th and 58th minutes to put Norway in charge and help secure qualification for the knockout rounds.The result guarantees Norway at least second place in Group I. Their final group game against the French national football team in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Friday will decide who will finish top of the group.