/ 2026 / Press / Sports

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Kwansup Lee, Korea, Republic of
• Date of Photograph
  June 22 2026

Before Norway’s FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Senegal on June 22, Norwegian supporters gathered outside Penn Station in Manhattan before traveling to MetLife Stadium. Wearing Viking helmets, waving flags, and singing together, they transformed a busy transit hub into a sea of national pride. These photographs capture the anticipation, emotion, and collective spirit of fans united by football, illustrating how the World Cup connects people through shared identity and passion.