Norway’s talisman Erling Haaland is planning an extraordinary tribute to his mother during his historic appearance at the 2026 World Cup.
While playing for Manchester City, the striker wears a jersey printed simply with his father’s family name, “Haaland.” However, he intends to shake things up for the tournament.
In most recent friendlies, Haaland wore a shirt featuring “Braut Haaland”—incorporating his mother’s maiden name, Braut. Believing that this gesture did not receive the global spotlight it deserved, he has decided to distinctly feature his mother’s lineage on his World Cup kit as the ultimate tribute in front of millions of football fans worldwide.
The Athletic Roots of the Norwegian Star
Haaland’s mother, Gry Marita Braut, is a prominent former Norwegian athlete who competed professionally in the heptathlon. Renowned for her exceptional physical traits, there is no doubt she played a foundational role in shaping one of the most physically dominant strikers in modern football history.
Norway’s 2026 World Cup Group Stage Schedule:
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June 17 (Wednesday): Norway vs Iraq (Haaland’s World Cup debut)
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June 23 (Tuesday): Norway vs Senegal
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June 26 (Friday): Norway vs France (Group stage finale)
