Erling Haaland stole the spotlight after leading the Norway national team to a valuable victory over Brazil and qualifying for the quarter-finals of the World Cup, after scoring the two goals of the win, before leading for the first time the famous "Viking" celebration with his teammates following the final whistle.
The celebration witnessed a notable change, as Haaland took charge of beating the drum that tops the scene, after team captain Martin Odegaard had been accustomed to performing this role in previous victories.
The "Viking" celebration is one of the most prominent rituals of the Norwegian national team, where the players sit in a single row as if aboard a boat, simulating the rowing motion with collective chants, in reference to the Viking sailors who represent an authentic part of Norwegian history and heritage.
On the technical front, Haaland continued his brilliance in the tournament after raising his tally to 7 goals, sharing the top of the World Cup scorers' standings with Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi.
Norway's national team awaits in the quarter-finals the winner of the anticipated clash between Mexico and England, looking to continue its historic campaign in the tournament.
