Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match
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Norwegian soccer fans do the Viking row on the red steps in Times Square. Photo: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images
Norway fans will bring their famous Viking row to Miami ahead of a World Cup clash with England this weekend.
Why it matters: From the Scots to the Argentinians, some of the world's best soccer fans have taken over South Florida following their teams.
- Norway and England are next.
Driving the news: They will clash at Miami Stadium on Saturday at 5pm for a spot in the semifinals.
🇳🇴 Norwegian row
Norway fans will bring their popular chant to South Beach on Friday.
- How it works: Fans sit shoulder to shoulder in lines on the floor and row their arms to a drumbeat while shouting "ro," Norwegian for row.
- The viral chant, which symbolizes rowing a ship into battle, has become an on-field tradition for the Norwegian team after victories.
- Off the field, videos of fans rowing everywhere from airplanes to Times Square have gone viral in every city Norway has played.
The city of Miami Beach is inviting the public to join in on the fun at 2pm and 7pm on Ocean Drive and Fifth Street.
🏴 British bash
England fans will party on Friday at the nearby Clevelander South Beach.
- The hotel is hosting a 3pm pool party and 8pm fan takeover, hosted by British soccer personality Steve Bracknall of Sports Direct.
- Free entry, first-come, first-served.
