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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in the books, but Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland has still been a viral sensation. During the World Cup, Haaland kept fans entertained, and he hasn’t slowed down since returning home.
On Tuesday, Haaland celebrated 26th birthday and the birthday wishes came pouring in.
One special wish came from Isabel Haugseng, Haaland’s girlfriend, who is a model and former soccer player. She sent a heartfelt message on social media, along with photos of the couple together.
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“Happy birthday, my love,” she wrote on Instagram.
She also shared photos of Haaland and their friend group out on a luxurious yacht celebrating his big day.
During his five matches in the 2026 World Cup, Haaland was one of the most prolific offensive players. He scored seven goals in five matches, including a brace (two-goal game) in three of his outings against Iraq, Senegal, and Brazil.
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Haaland also recorded four game-winning goals.
While he was already known as one of the biggest stars in soccer thanks to his prolific resume in Europe, Haaland is now a fan-favorite for the North American audience, and a must-follow on social media.
Norway forward Erling Haaland (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring the first goal of the game during FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 match between Norway and Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.
It’s going to be exciting to see what Haaland does next in the soccer world, and on social media, as he continues to take the world by storm and build off of his World Cup popularity.
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