Madrid goes to "Viking Row"! Spain fans recreate Norway's viral celebration after reaching World Cup final

Spain fans revive Norway’s viral ‘Viking Row’ celebration (Image: X) Norway’s run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended with a quarter-final defeat to England, but the team’s iconic ‘Viking Row’ celebration continues to captivate football fans around the world.After Spain booked their place in the World Cup finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over France, jubilant supporters in Madrid paid tribute to Norway by recreating the famous Viking Row celebration that has become synonymous with Erling Haaland’s side during the tournament.Spain produced a disciplined performance to shut out one of football’s most feared attacking formations, keeping Kylian Mbappé and co. scoreless to secure their first World Cup final appearance since lifting the trophy in 2010. Sixteen years on, La Roja are once again within touching distance of football’s biggest prize and will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina.As celebrations broke out across Spain, thousands of fans filled the streets of Madrid, waving flags, singing chants and recreating Norway’s viral Viking Row. Despite Norway’s elimination, the celebration took on a life of its own, embraced by Spanish supporters as their team’s commemorative march to the World Cup final.

Spain’s World Cup journey to the final

StageDateMatchVenueResultGroup HJune 15, 2026 Spain vs Cape VerdeAtlanta Stadium0-0Group HJune 21, 2026 Spain vs Saudi Arabia Atlanta StadiumSpain won 4-0Group HJune 27, 2026 Uruguay vs Spain Guadalajara StadiumSpain won 1-0Round 32July 2, 2026 Spain vs. AustriaLos Angeles StadiumSpain won 3-016th roundJuly 6, 2026Portugal vs SpainDallas StadiumSpain won 1-0QuarterfinalJuly 10, 2026 Spain vs Belgium Los Angeles StadiumSpain won 2-1Semifinal14 July 2026 France vs Spain Dallas StadiumSpain won 2-0Final19 July 2026 Spain vs England/Argentina, New York New Jersey StadiumTBD