The story of Norway's Viking World Cup photoshoot
Summary
British photographer David Yarrow took a unique team photo of Norway's football squad dressed as Vikings for their first World Cup since 1998. The photo aims to show all 26 players equally and will be used to raise funds for Norwegian charities.Key Facts
- Norway is playing in the World Cup Finals for the first time since 1998.
- David Yarrow was chosen to take the team's send-off photo.
- Instead of the usual airplane steps photo, the team posed in Viking costumes at a Norwegian fjord.
- The photo is called "The Vikings are coming."
- The costumes were borrowed from theatre companies in Oslo.
- Yarrow wants the photo to show all players equally, regardless of their fame or market value.
- Erling Haaland, a Manchester City striker, was previously photographed alone in Viking dress by Yarrow.
- The photo will be displayed at the Norway team's base in North Carolina and will help raise money for charities in Norway.
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