Norwegian World Cup Fans Turn Citi Field Bleachers Into Longship at Mets-Cubs Game 1
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Norwegian World Cup Fans Turn Citi Field Bleachers Into Longship at Mets-Cubs Game 1
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Summary
Norwegian national-team supporters staged a "Viking Row" in the Citi Field bleachers during Game 1 of the Mets-Cubs doubleheader on June 24, with Mr. and Mrs. Met joining in.
The display came as visiting World Cup fans increasingly fold American sports into their trips, using MLB games to celebrate their teams and sample U.S. culture between tournament matches.
Citi Field followed earlier baseball stopovers by Scotland fans at Fenway Park and in Miami, extending a cross-sport World Cup side story that has drawn attention on broadcasts and social media.
Full stadiums, strong turnout for smaller matchups and upbeat posts from traveling fans have also undercut pre-tournament doubts about the United States as a 2026 World Cup host.