Erling Haaland’s brilliant 2026 World Cup campaign has created an unusual trend in Peru. RENIEC says 468 babies have been registered as “Haaland” and 91 as “Erling Haaland,” taking the total past 500.

Erling Haaland cemented himself as one of the most popular players at the World Cup among new fans before Norway were knocked out of the competition. His country overachieved at the tournament, reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in their history.

After finding the net in 14 consecutive official matches for Norway, the Manchester City striker was unable to score in his latest appearance, ending a record-breaking sequence that highlighted his extraordinary consistency at the international level.

Norway's World Cup exit sparked an online backlash against Alexander Sorloth, with reports claiming the striker also received death threats. | Sports News

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England’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway has sparked a war of words off the pitch, with Alf-Inge Haaland left fuming at the officiating in Miami. The father of Manchester City superstar Erling took to social media to suggest the Three Lions were "saved" by the referee,

Erling Haaland said Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has changed him as a person after the team's run ended with a quarter-final defeat to England.Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now!