India, July 6 -- Move over traditional football stars. Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland, at just 25, dropped a masterclass at his debut World Cup, scoring two late goals against Brazil to send Norway into their first-ever quarterfinals on July 5.

Haaland stands at 6'5" and weighs 94 kg. He inherits his football IQ from his dad (former Man City player Alf-Inge) and his speed from his mom (90s heptathlon champion Gry Marita Braut).

To honour her, he is proudly sporting "Braut Haaland" on his jersey for the 2026 World Cup.

Erling and his father, Alf-Inge "Alfie" Haaland, have shared special jersey moments before, famously swapping a Manchester City "dad" jersey gifted to Erling when he was a boy for a "son" Manchester City jersey aft...