World Cup Week 1 (Norway in focus): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to a blockbuster start, with Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina, Kylian Mbappé’s two goals for France, and Erling Haaland firing twice on Norway’s debut as the team beat Iraq 4-1. Norwegian pride at home: Norway’s parliamentarians staged a Viking rowing “Viking row” during a session to back the national team, echoing fans’ celebrations in Boston. Norway–Iraq match fallout: In Boston, organisers say crowd-flow tweaks should ease queues after earlier crush conditions for Scotland fans. Salmon prices: Norway’s fresh Atlantic salmon prices fell again, with weekly averages dropping versus last year. Seafood industry hires: Optimar, a Norway-based seafood processing tech firm, announced multiple executive appointments to expand global commercial operations. Travel and capacity: Norse Atlantic adds winter capacity to Thailand (including Gatwick–Phuket) and Jet2 expands Norway and Fjords routes from UK airports for Summer 2027. Ukraine support: Norway pledged $190m for extended-range ammunition, plus help for F-16 maintenance and a joint drone production project. Legal drama with Norwegian links: British fishermen say they were “bullied” out of traditional grounds for a fortnight by Norwegian wind company Equinor after a High Court ruling. Justice: A jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Norwegian hitman accused of plotting a killing in England, with a retrial expected.