Why I’m paying attention to the Norwegians at the World Cup

Photo credit: Steph Chambers - FIFA

Dear Group Lifers,

I’ve been watching the World Cup and the Knicks with so much joy. The vibes have been so good. Last night, the U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina, and there have already been so many beautiful moments in the World Cup, including this wild win by Cape Verde over Spain.

And, as always, I can’t help but watch it all through a gathering lens.

The team I’m paying close attention to right now is Norway. And it’s not because of how they’re playing. If you want to know why, listen to this debrief. (Click on the triangle play button above.)

And for a visual of what I’m breaking down, see the “Viking Row” here:

• The Norway team doing the Viking Row celebration after securing qualification

• Norway’s Viking row: How a unique chant has taken the World Cup by storm by Elise Burke

• Norwegians doing yoga in Times Square

• Viking warriors row through Times Square and chant “RO! RO! RO!”

• “Viking Row” performed in Norwegian Parliament

• Norway Viking Row on the Subway in NYC

As always,

Priya