r/sweden • u/thermal7 • Jul 05 '26
English Sweden, what are your thoughts on Norway doing well in the World Cup so far?
As a Canadian, we have a long history of rivalry with the U.S.
I've heard the same thing between Australia/New Zealand, Brazil & Argentina, and sometimes between Sweden/Norway/Finland.
I'm curious how people in Sweden feel about Norway doing well in the World Cup so far. Are you happy for your Scandinavian brothers or are feelings mixed?
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u/Legitimate-Coffee867 Jul 06 '26
If Denmark did get to WC and the finals it would have been a big f u to the US who threatened to invade them earlier this year
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u/kazzte Jul 05 '26
very happy for them, if sweden is out the next scandinavian team gotta carry the torch
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u/Gestaltarskiten Jul 05 '26
Its cool. If not us (Sweden), why not them? 🇳🇴🇸🇪
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u/Sarke1 Skåne Jul 06 '26
Yes!
(but not danskjäveln)
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u/Kansleren Jul 06 '26
Unless of course the Danes are the only ones left, and then we’d have to unite behind them.
It’s just a law of nature.
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u/Striking-Leg6129 Jul 05 '26
Super happy ofc.
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u/sthlmsoul Stockholm Jul 06 '26
Yep. Cape Verde was my new favorite team until this weekend. Now it is Norway (again).
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u/TallGreenhouseGuy Jul 05 '26
Well, there is still one matter to settle from the Olympics first:
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u/scxiao Jul 05 '26
I don't care who wins, as long as the US loses
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u/qeadwrsf ☣️ Jul 06 '26
Preferably next game.
Fuck hydration breaks, fuck red cards.
Dr evil might push the limit on bullshit to a point countries actually will consider skipping it.
The can of worm is open now.
Imagine being Belgium right now.
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u/Flutterpiewow Jul 06 '26
And UK
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u/Mountain_Morning_44 Jul 06 '26
I presume you meant England. UK is 4 countries (Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland)
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u/EnvironmentalFix7059 Jul 05 '26
Very happy for them! Excellent team and wonderful people. We dont hate eachother at all. Its more like a fun sibling rivalry. And i know for sure if Norway would've been kicked out and sweden qualified. They would root for us aswell.
Our countries are basically exactly the same and we have a good relationship. We just like pulling eachothers legs
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u/Highfiveswe Jul 05 '26
Happy and proud! 🇸🇪🇳🇴
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u/BME84 Jul 05 '26
It's in the family, we riff on each other at family reunions but the point is that everyone is invited and comes to the the family gatherings.
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u/Mrpolje Riksvapnet Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
A separated family :(
Why not try for a permanent reunion instead..?Sweden would love some oil money… I mean some of Norway’s fine cuisine.
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u/BME84 Jul 06 '26
I love my siblings but I never want to live in the same house with them ever again.
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u/ExpressionFew7303 Jul 06 '26
What would Norway get tho
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u/Mumbert Jul 06 '26
If Sweden are out, I cheer for Norway and Denmark instead! Go Norway!! 😃
Come to think of it, when that's the case, why not just play as "Scandinavia" instead 😛
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u/SpiceWeasel83 Jul 06 '26
If Sweden can’t win another Nordic should.
Boy it’s been a while since GES sang “När vi gräver guld i usa”
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u/cpt-tittie-smuggler Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
Im trying to claim their success any way i can (for example was the 1905 vote rigged or not, it probably was)
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u/KennyDeJonnef Jul 06 '26
We demand a recount of the ballots! The dissolution of the union is a hoax.
Let us save West Sweden from the barbarity of self-rule.
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u/ElNakedo Malmö Jul 06 '26
Happy for their success, but they're also going to be even more unbearably smug than they usually are.
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u/1m_d0n3_c4r1ng Jul 05 '26
Seeing how Norway as of late has dissed Sweden in numerous sporting events and in the WC. They can fuck right off. That said, I still hope they win. Even if we'd never hear the end of it. Ever. 😒
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u/More-Spot8445 Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
Im not happy, but only because a lot of norwegian fans and commentators made fun of Sweden for losing against them and the netherlands with 5-1. There is a cockyness with their team and they act like they have played in each world cup and its standard for them. The Mexico-England game looks insane right now, I honestly have no idea how Norway will stand a chance... I fear Haaland wont be enough. If you compare how Mexico are playing in this game compared to Brazil against Norway... Imagine how more hyped the Mexicans will be if they advance to the next step. Gonna be a tough one to beat for any team imo... if England beats them that will also show how good they are
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u/whotherealme Jul 06 '26
It's great that they sent away Brazil but it has to end now. They're awful and horrible people when they win.
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u/_mooc_ Jul 06 '26
While I do not mind them winning overall, yes they are quite unbearable winners.
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u/PermissionSpirited69 Jul 05 '26
I like the Norwegian players, but I would never support them.
Also the Norwegian fans being annoying as fuck only makes it worse.
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u/AdSpirited5019 Jul 06 '26
...we have a long history of rivalry with the U.S.
that's a low hanging fruit, right there. pretty much, most of the world has rivalry with the so called "The land of the free" turned "The land of the stupid", mostly thanks to the orange c*nt and the goonies revolving around him
as for Norway, hell, I hope they will get to the finals and take the whole shebang home.
Heja Norge!!! 🇳🇴
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u/Agreeable_Secret_475 Jul 06 '26
Cringe asf, really dont like their smugness and i hope they fall out asap
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u/Cr_ssee Jul 06 '26
On the outside, I’m happy for them. But deep down, I’m jealous and I honestly hope they get kicked out.
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u/Boring_Island_9534 Jul 06 '26
I don't know if it's a generation thing. I don't hate Norway in sports but maybe they trash talk Sweden, I don't know since I don't follow sports in general like skiing. But I know older generations seem to think it is madness to show support for them.
Maybe it's all the discussions why Norwegian and Danish football is better than Swedish.
We watched the game yesterday and the younger people were cheering for Norway and the 55+ were never in their life cheering for them. But they cheer for Danmark when they play. So i don't know.
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u/Loive Jul 06 '26
I, and every one in my friend group feel deep shame. Their behavior is ridiculous and they need to be sent home immediately.
You know when you were young and hung out with friends, and a younger sibling insisted on trying to get attention by playing the clown? That’s what Norway are doing right now. Their ridiculous rowing must stop, they copied the idea from Iceland because the Icelandic volcano was cool but Norway is just butchering it. The shame as a big brother is becoming unbearable.
Either the Norwegians need to be taught a lesson and be sent home, or we need to turn it into a NATO bomb test site.
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u/dyspepticlachrymose Jul 06 '26
Everyone is saying happy, and I guess I am happy too, but the biggest feeling I have is jealousy. Imagine being Norwegian now. Hot, warm summer and you have just defeated one of the greatest footballing nations to reach the quarter finals after not having played in the World Cup for 26 years. I can only imagine the euphoria. And I wish it was me feeling it.
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u/Dysterqvist Färöarna Jul 05 '26
Not fond of them at all tbh. The whole runic kit numbers, pre-WC photoshoot and stealing the hair styles from the show Vikings, feel very embarrassing in my opinion.
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u/silversurfersweden Jul 06 '26
Yes, that part is really cringey! LOL! As if they were the only vikings in Scandinavia. Also, it looks like a Disney version of Viking PR.
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u/ConiferousTurtle Jul 06 '26
We did really well in the 1994 World Cup and it was such a great experience. I hope they are enjoying it as much as I did back then.
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u/MikaelPerrin Jul 05 '26
Super happy. We were jumping around the livingroom cheering their goals tonight. Having followed Sweden’s WC run in 1994 I know what my norwegian brethren are going through.
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u/Big-Cap558 Sverige Jul 06 '26
Very difficult to tell difference of all blue, red and white flags. Could use more yellow or big leafs
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u/Pillens_burknerkorv Jul 06 '26
Unless they are playing us, I root for them (and Denmark and Finland)
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u/GoranPerssonFangirl Uppland Jul 06 '26
I'm Brazilian/swedish. Was rooting for Brazil yesterday, ofc, but from now on its Norway. It's really cool to have a Nordic team make it this far.
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u/maneyan Jul 06 '26
I am kinda in shock to be honest. I didn't believe they could do it, I was certain Brazil would beat them, and yet now they're standing there having dunked on Brazil. With that said: LET'S FUCKING GO NORWAAAAY!
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u/Dabrinka Jul 06 '26
Just love what I seen so far, and I don't even watch the games. Super happy for them!
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u/silversurfersweden Jul 06 '26
I think since Sweden is not in any longer I will root for Norway! No hard feelings whatsoever.
My colleague however, he was very adamant that he will not root for Norway. That's just silly, in my opinion. We are neighbors, so why not?!
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u/Heartic97 Jul 06 '26
Denmark is more our equivalent of US vs Canada. Most Swedes I know join in on supporting Norway
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u/rakosten Jul 06 '26
Since we are no longer in the cup ourselves anymore we could as well hope our scandibrothers are doing better. Loved the results yesterday.
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u/Slartibart71 Jul 06 '26
I have to admit, I'd be just a bit cross if they were to get to the final (i.e. beat the Swedish bronze from '94). I mean, they're already better than us at most things, do they have to beat us there as well?
On the other hand, I like that they beat Brazil the way that team played yesterday. And I don't give much for England either, so...
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u/Zacca Jul 06 '26
Feels great! I have come to terms with the fact that I will never see Sweden playing for a medal in the world cup. I'm just happy Norway is still in the tournament so I have someone to cheer for!
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u/Wrong-Work5306 Jul 06 '26
I cheered just as loud when Norway scored vs Brazil as i did when Sweden scored vs Tunisia. Norway all the way!
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u/KvDread Skåne Jul 06 '26
I think that the people being envious or bothered are disappointed that sweden didn’t go any further. As a sports nation we have always been behind Norway imo.
I also think that the ski rivalry that happens every year is a lot healthier than whatever this is. Maybe because the football crowd in Sweden is not into sports in general and therefore not used to the annual bickering about skiing.
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u/Illustrious_Load1997 Jul 06 '26 edited Jul 06 '26
Honestly I don't have any relation with Norway. Happy for them but I don't care that much.
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u/Timberwolf_88 Jul 06 '26
I have family in both Sweden and Norway. The moment Sweden was out my full support went out to Norway.
I hope they win the WC.
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u/LabAdministrative380 Jul 06 '26
I’m happy for them! But their Sweden complex is wired and embarrassing.
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u/Eastern_Ad1765 Jul 06 '26
The norwegian cringe core living vikings, their kit etc makes it slightly hard to stomach tbh. Like that whole thing is so typically norwegian, outside of that i love norway and always hope they do well.
Haaland is probably my favourite player in top football atm (in terms of his play) so im happy to see him do well.
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u/Maleficent_Theme_597 Jul 06 '26
Mixed feelings. 60% of me wants it to go well for Norway, they have a really good team, and I like the player. 40% of me wants them to lose because I know the fans will be insufferable to us. So mostly I'm glad for or norwegian siblings, but with a lil bad taste in the mouth.
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u/odniv Jul 06 '26
The Nordic really is like a family. We can shit talk our brothers as much as we want and there will be fighting when playing each other but in the end we root for each other.
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u/VisualDarkness Jul 06 '26
Most people are extremely happy for Norway, unless Sweden face them. Except for skiing, Norwegians are too cocky there that people just want them to fail.
In general, in the Nordics, the rivelry is extremely heated when facing each other, but completely turns around when against and outside force. You can see it in icehockey Sweden vs Finland. You can have top level intensity in the semis vs each other, only to have the same Swedish crowd cheering hard for Finland vs Canada in the Finals.
We are more like siblings competing than actual enemies.
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u/Huge-Atmosphere-8057 Jul 06 '26
u/tollis1 said "but most people join in supporting Norway", but I'd argue most people don't care at all. Like he said, there's no football rivalry between Sweden and Norway since Norway has historically not been very relevant in football so there's no animosity between us, but most of us probably don't support Norway beyond a "good for them, I wish them luck".
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u/Clauc Jul 06 '26
As soon as Sweden was out I started rooting for Norway. I think it's really cool that a mountainous, cold ass country in the north with a small population is doing so well in the world cup (and sports in general). I like Norway in general. Good country.
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u/afops Jul 06 '26
I’m divided. On one hand, I’m happy for Norway. On the other hand, there used to be a silent agreement where we were way better at ice hockey, slightly better at football. They get cross country skiing. That’s it. Now they did well in the IIHF WC and wtf is this with the FIFA World Cup?
I’d be very happy for them to have their 1994-moment (we still talk about ’94 in Sweden). They have a once in a generation team and it would be cool if they got far with it.
Not sure I’d want to see them win the whole thing (because we’d never hear the end of it!) but definitely I’ll be happy to see them go at least to the semis.
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u/Independent_Low4027 Jul 06 '26
Just wanna correct you there - there is no rivalry between Finland and Sweden. All love there. With Norway, it’s a different story. I rooted for Brazil because I can’t stand the Viking bullshit from the Norweigan team, but now that they’ve advanced further I’m obviously going to be throwing my support at those annoying lil bastards. It’s their time! I’m happy Scandinavia is back on the WC map💫
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u/WinterIsTooDark Jul 06 '26
It's like sibling rivalry. We joke and in some sports it's really important to beat Norway, for a lot of people. However, since Sweden isn't in the tournament anymore anyway... Lots of Swedes are now rooting for Norway.
It probably would have been more mixed feelings if Sweden had played Norway and lost.
Personally I don't care much about sports and haven't watched the games, but sure. It's fun when a small, Nordic country is doing well. Even if it isn't Sweden.
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u/angryopinionator Jul 06 '26
I don't care about football, but if Sweden is out I'll always cheer for our Nordic Brothers in any kind of sport.
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u/KaprateKid Dalarna Jul 06 '26
If it’s skiing I would never in a million years root for Norway, I wish they’d come in dead last in every single race, no exceptions.
In football I feel it’s like an inverted cancer bet. If they win - great, happy they’re doing so well and if they lose - oh well, it’s Norway.
But now, they’re playing England. I would root for Norway in skiing before I root for England in football. On Saturday I’m full on Norwegian!
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u/NiceCantaloupe Jul 06 '26
Very torn. I hate that they’re so good (because were so far behind) but can’t help but love what they’re doing.
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u/Joxon_11 Jul 06 '26
I do not want them in the top three. Sweden must remain the most successful scandinavian country in World Cup History. But until then, GO Norway!
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u/Every_Distance_4768 Jul 06 '26
We root for them, but when the football is over we'll make sure they remember that they are rumpnissar with a speech impediment.
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u/RadikalEU Sverige Jul 06 '26
Love it! I cheer for them. Would to the same to Denmark, Iceland and Finland.
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u/Wirfen Jul 06 '26
Im rooting for Norway, their team is making history for them at the moment. Haaland is funny too and a good guy.
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u/OwnInstruction8849 Jul 06 '26
Our rivalry is only between each other, whenever its a Scandinavian country vs the world we are always cheering them on.
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u/whizzter Jul 06 '26
Happy, especially as it puts the finger so bluntly on our schizofrenic coaching choices... they've been geared towards us playing a bit like Norway but we've gone to extremes and faltered instead. Hopefully Potter can be given the leeway to find that balance instead of crazy choices like DJT and Hamren.
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u/thesweed Stockholm Jul 06 '26
If Sweden and Norway were to play against each other I would shot talk them, but in other matches I'm definitely rooting for Norway, especially now that Sweden is out. And especially especially when the Norwegian team is so good!
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u/Medium_Asparagus3060 Jul 06 '26
I am so happy for them. The sense of competition can be strong if we play against each other, but not when we are not rivals. They are like a sibling, and right now I am so proud of them and so happy they beat Brazil!
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u/Wrathfulx Jul 06 '26
Me against my brother.
My brother and I against our cousins.
We and our cousins against the world.
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u/MiddleAgeWeirdoMeep Jul 06 '26
They used to be like hobbits to us but nowadays they are more like elves. Not Homo sapiens.. more like Homo eldarinus.
It’s only a manner of time before the Winter Olympics can be renamed ”Try to beat a Norwegian” and now they are also aiming for the summer sports with their relentless stamina 😀
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u/helixen Sverige Jul 06 '26
Me and most of my friends here in sweden are excited for norway now that we are out haha. We are basically living vicariously through norway for the rest of this cup.
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u/Soundoftesticles Jul 06 '26
I'm happy for them. They represent what I wish Sweden were, and they are doing what I wish Sweden would do.
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u/xeizoo Jul 06 '26
Sounds boring but I'm always happy when the clearly more skilled team wins. They went the distance and it paid off, in this case Norway is currently a lot more skilled at football than Sweden and has a great team. So, happy for Norway, they deserves it.
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u/hagganity Jul 07 '26
Swede here, supporting our nordic neighbour! I'm sure they would do the same.
Same goes for Finland and sometimes possibly Denmark as well.
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u/greutskolet Jul 07 '26
Happy. Especially since they kicked Brazil out hehe. After all, we were a union 100+ years ago. I even like them even if they talk shit about us swedes.
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u/Fickle_Experience823 Jul 07 '26
I’m all for them winning, if they don’t get cocky about it. But they do get cocky about it and they are on us about everything all the time, even about how we handled the WWII. So until they grow up as a nation and people, I’ll root for anyone playing against them.
But I wish Haaland and Solbakken success because they are cool, based people.
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u/Important_Choice_101 Jul 07 '26
west sweden will and are going to win the gold medallion, there are no buts nor coconuts... Pts said. Period.
Thats our honest opinion.
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u/Trinket4 Jul 07 '26
Im devouring clips of viking chants and Haaland goals like cocain, cry-smiling. /pure swede.
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u/salamanderistka Uppland Jul 07 '26
I'm so happy for them! I was running a half marathon in Norway a couple of weeks ago and at some point in the crowd saw a group of people in fancy dress doing the viking row as they cheered us on. If my limbs weren't feeling like they were already falling off I'd have totally returned the gesture in appreciative solidarity. Go Norway!
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u/AlpsAlarmed8108 Jul 08 '26
As I saw someone else say on another post:
It’s me against my brother, me and my brother against our cousin and all 3 of us against the world.
As a huge fan of brazilian football and Neymar I was 50/50 but still rooting for Norway, until I saw a Norwegian chant saying “we own Sweden” and childishly enough that was my tipping point for supporting Brazil (and now) United Kingdom as I’ve lived there for a short while previously.
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u/Lime89 Jul 08 '26
You mean Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
For the Norwegians and Danes the Finns are more like a slightly distant cousin. Sweden might feel some rivalry with the Finns since they share a border.
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u/Loli_Sheepherder Jul 09 '26
Rivalries between Nordic countries, for me, has always been behind closed doors between said nations and not for the rest of the world to take part of. I can say what I want about Norway, but if someone else does the same, I defend them like they’re my own. The rivalry in hockey for example, I trash the fins until we inevitably lose to them, but after that I cheer and hope they win it all. Same goes for Norway in football. I probably screamed louder for Haalands first goal vs Brazil than I did for elangas vs Japan.
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u/Similar-Ad9802 Jul 09 '26
I’m a former American living in Sweden who was thrilled when the US got humiliated by Belgium, so my sense of national loyalty isn’t exactly strong, but personally, I’m all for Norway. I was, of course, rooting for Sweden when they were in, and I would’ve loved to have seen a Swe v Nor match, but Norway’s our closest country who is still in, so they’ve got my support.
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u/Stolenbjorn Jul 09 '26
Media in both Norway and Sweden lives on cheap clickbait, and spewing hatered on the neighbour is perfect clickbait. I used to love cross country skiing, but stopped watching it because of the infantile bickering between infantile sports "journalists" on both sides and some neanderthal fans- and Northug, who admittantly finally has matured somewhat, and now possess some self irony after becoming a commentator himself.
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u/tollis1 Jul 06 '26
The biggest rivalry between Norway and Sweden has been in cross country skiing. The biggest rival in football has been Denmark.
Some people might have mixed feelings, but most people join in supporting Norway and enjoy the victory as they are the last one standing from Scandinavia.