Goa, July 7 -- Norway's fairy-tale run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has one name written all over it - Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker has carried his country into the quarterfinals for the first time in their history, scoring crucial goals along the way and emerging as one of the tournament's leading scorers. His two-goal masterclass against Brazil in the Round of 16 stunned the five-time world champions and cemented Haaland's reputation as one of football's deadliest finishers.

While his goals have dominated headlines, Haaland's life away from the football pitch has generated just as much curiosity. From eating beef organs and consuming nearly 6,000 calories a day to taping his mouth shut while sleeping, the Norwegian follows...