FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway’s Viking-themed photoshoot steals the spotlight
Updated On: 10 June, 2026 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
This will be the first edition in the tournament's history, in which it will feature 48 teams competing across 104 total matches

Norway's football team (Pic: Instagram/herrelandslaget)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 fever is high among the fans as all teams gear up for the marquee event. The tournament is all set to begin from June 12, and will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.
Ahead of the tournament, the Norway national football team has done a dramatic photoshoot, unlike any other seen before, in which they have portrayed the footballers as "Vikings". The official social media handle of the national team has shared the post, in which all players, including Manchester City star Erling Haaland and Arsenal's Martin Odegaard among others, are seen posing for a photo near the seaside.
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