Norway's players have mounted a strong defence of captain Martin Odegaard following intense domestic media ​criticism of his performance in their opening match at ‌the World Cup.

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Norwegian sports fans performed synchronized Viking rowing on a Boston escalator ahead of Norway's first World Cup appearance in 28 years — charming locals.

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Calling the surface “tinder dry,” Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said the natural grass, which was installed for the World Cup impacted play in his team’s 4-1 group stage win over Iraq at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday.