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Norway fans bring the heat in Miami Beach ahead of quarterfinal match with England
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Team Norway’s fandomonium is sweeping South Florida ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal against England in Miami Stadium. As Norway prepares for the major matchup, some soccer fans are ditching the beach chairs and focusing on a different mission: the nation’s iconic Norway row! It’s when fans and play
Key takeaway “It’s been 26 or 28 years since we were in the World Cup last time, so we would never expect to go to the quarterfinals, but now we’re here, and we think we can win the whole thing,” said Christopher Hendriksan, Team Norway fan.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Norway fans' enthusiasm in Miami Beach is a welcome addition to the city's vibrant cultural scene, particularly in neighborhoods like Miami Beach and Little Havana, where soccer fandom is already a staple. As the city hosts the World Cup quarterfinal match, the iconic Norway row celebration is set to take over Ocean Drive and Fifth Street, showcasing the area's ability to bring people together through sports and community events. The fact that fans from both Norway and England are expressing admiration for each other's teams and styles of play also highlights the diverse and international nature of Miami's community, which is a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean cultures. With the Viking Row demonstration open to everyone, it will be interesting to see how the local community comes out to support the event and show their team spirit.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Team Norway’s fandomonium is sweeping South Florida ahead of Saturday’s quarterfinal against England in Miami Stadium. As Norway prepares for the major matchup, some soccer fans are ditching the beach chairs and focusing on a different mission: the nation’s iconic Norway row! It’s when fans and play
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