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Norwegian fans row into North Texas, ready for game against Côte d'Ivoire
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson and Jala Washington , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 30, 2026
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Key points For more information about the Norwegian fans and their celebration, readers can refer to the full story from NBC 5. Norwegian fans have arrived in North Texas, gearing up for a game against Côte d'Ivoire.
Norwegian fans have arrived in North Texas, gearing up for a game against Côte d'Ivoire. On Monday, they gathered at Happiest Hour in Dallas.
A key figure among the fans is Ole Freystad, also known as Mr. Row Row. He is behind the iconic celebration, although details of how it came to be are not specified here.
For more information about the Norwegian fans and their celebration, readers can refer to the full story from NBC 5. The game against Côte d'Ivoire is scheduled to take place at Dallas Stadium.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Norwegian fans have arrived in North Texas, gearing up for a game against Côte d'Ivoire. On Monday, they gathered at Happiest Hour in Dallas. A key figure among the fans is Ole Freystad, also known…
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