Viking Thunder Clap

The chant has been performed by fans of a number of clubs, but came to prominence during the UEFA Euro 2016, when fans of Iceland national team introduced their 'viking clap' or 'volcano clap' with a 'huh' chant.

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup when Iceland were one of the participating teams, the clap once again drew attention.

[1] The Viking Thunder Clap has been adopted by fans of many countries worldwide.

[3] Some believed the chant was first used by fans of Scottish club Motherwell F.C., while others suggest it had been performed by fans of the French club Lens more than two decades prior.

[2] Fans of the following teams regularly perform versions of the viking clap:

'Viking clapping' of Iceland fans
Viking clapping of Esteghlal fans in the match against Shahr Khodro , 9 May 2022