Haaland leads Viking Row chant at Donnarumma wedding
Clips of the event circulate on social media as Norway’s quarter-final run boosts global interest in the club’s star forward.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was filmed leading wedding guests in Norway’s ‘Viking Row’ chant at the wedding of teammate Gianluigi Donnarumma. The performance occurred this week, with several clips of the event circulating on social media platforms. Donnarumma, one of Manchester City’s primary goalkeepers, married earlier this week, and Haaland was among the invited guests.
The appearance of the chant at the wedding follows the heightened visibility of Norwegian football supporters during the 2026 World Cup in North America. During the tournament, Norway reached the quarter-finals for the first time in the nation’s history. Travelling fans gained significant attention for their ‘Viking Row’ performances in notable locations, including Times Square and at a New York Mets game.
Haaland’s social profile has reportedly increased due to the World Cup exposure, introducing him to a new American audience. This shift in visibility has extended beyond football, with WWE wrestler Cody Rhodes suggesting a potential storyline where he and Haaland could be portrayed as cousins. Additionally, actor Terry Crews and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr have extended gym invites to the Manchester City player.
The incident highlights the crossover between sports culture and broader media trends. While the World Cup has concluded, the cultural footprint of Norwegian supporters and their chants remains evident in the actions of players like Haaland. The event marks a continuation of the momentum generated by Norway’s historic tournament run.
Haaland’s recent public interactions have drawn praise from fans, including a moment described as ‘genuinely wonderful’ where he greeted a stranger while on holiday. These interactions, alongside the wedding performance, contribute to a growing narrative around the striker’s engagement with global audiences outside the pitch.
The wedding performance serves as a reminder of the strong ties between the Norwegian national team and its players in the English Premier League. As Manchester City continues its domestic campaign, the global interest sparked by the World Cup remains a relevant backdrop to the club’s activities.
