Erling Haaland entered the 2026 World Cup as a proven goal scorer and has left an even bigger mark as one of the tournament’s most talked about personalities. His late winner against Ivory Coast pushed Norway into the Round of 16 against Brazil, marking his fifth goal of the tournament. Beyond the finishing, fans have embraced his unpolished, funny and occasionally awkward public moments, turning a already elite striker into a viral sensation while helping carry Norway back into World Cup relevance for the first time since 1998.
