Giants QB Jameis Winston enjoys Norway World Cup win in full Viking gear
Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston attended Norway's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. He wore a full Viking costume and led a group of Norwegian fans in a "Viking Row" celebration before the match. The celebration went viral, with similar performances appearing in other host cities.
- ▪Jameis Winston, the New York Giants backup quarterback, was in the crowd for Norway's round‑of‑32 match against Ivory Coast at the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪Winston wore a horned Viking helmet and faux‑fur wrap, dressing in full Viking gear while cheering for Norway.
- ▪Norway secured a 2‑1 win, marking its first ever knockout‑stage victory in a World Cup tournament.
- ▪Winston organized a "Viking Row" chant with Norwegian supporters outside the stadium, a celebration that quickly spread online.
- ▪The Viking Row celebration has been replicated by Norwegian fans in other host cities, including a performance in Times Square.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer Giants QB Jameis Winston enjoys Norway World Cup win in full Viking gear By Grace McCarron Published July 1, 2026, 8:52 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Perhaps no one is enjoying the 2026 World Cup like Jameis Winston. The Giants backup quarterback attended Norway’s 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 match at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday.
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