Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run

Haaland quickly became an internet sensation due to both his larger-than-life personality and size, with many online joking that the Norwegian team had secured an actual Viking for their team.

  News   Jul 16, 2026   0   1  Add to Reading List
Over 500 Peruvian babies named after Norwegian soccer star Haaland after legendary World Cup run












Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 5, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (photo credit: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Haaland quickly became an internet sensation due to both his larger-than-life personality and size, with many online joking that the Norwegian team had secured an actual Viking for their team.
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