Norway’s FIFA World Cup 2026 journey ended with a quarterfinal 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 final with a commanding 2-0 victory over France, jubilant supporters in Madrid paid tribute to Norway by recreating the famous Viking Row celebration that became synonymous with Erling Haaland’s side during the tournament.Spain produced a disciplined performance to shut out one of football’s most feared attacking line-ups, keeping Kylian Mbappé and Co. scoreless to secure their first World Cup final appearance since lifting the trophy in 2010. Sixteen years later, La Roja are once again within touching distance of football’s biggest prize and will now face the winner of the second semifinal between England and Argentina.As celebrations erupted 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 has taken on a life of its own, with Spanish supporters adopting it to mark their team’s memorable march into the World Cup final.
Spain’s World Cup journey to the finals
| Stage | Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group H | June 15, 2026 | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium | 0-0 |
| Group H | June 21, 2026 | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium | Spain won 4-0 |
| Group H | June 27, 2026 | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium | Spain won 1-0 |
| Round of 32 | July 2, 2026 | Spain vs Austria | Los Angeles Stadium | Spain won 3-0 |
| Round of 16 | July 6, 2026 | Portugal vs Spain | Dallas Stadium | Spain won 1-0 |
| Quarterfinal | July 10, 2026 | Spain vs Belgium | Los Angeles Stadium | Spain won 2-1 |
| Semifinal | July 14, 2026 | France vs Spain | Dallas Stadium | Spain won 2-0 |
| Final | July 19, 2026 | Spain vs England/Argentina | New York New Jersey Stadium | TBD |
