Bangladesh, July 20 -- The World Cup has produced unforgettable moments on the pitch, but its influence is now being seen in an unexpected place - newborn baby names.
Across Latin America, parents have begun naming their children after football stars who captured their imagination during the tournament.
In Peru, a new wave of babies named Haaland has emerged, while in Argentina, the name Lionel has climbed in popularity as fans celebrate captain Lionel Messi's historic campaign.
Ivan Torres, a spokesperson for Peru's civil registry RENIEC, told Panamericana TV that hundreds of newborns in the country have been named after rising stars such as Norway's Erling Haaland. Names linked to global icons including Messi, Brazil's Neymar and Portu...