Erling Haaland features Braut on jersey for World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Erling Haaland wears 'Braut Haaland' on his jersey during the 2026 World Cup, reflecting both parents' surnames. The Manchester City forward scored seven goals in four matches, leading Norway to their first quarterfinal in World Cup history. Haaland made this name change in August 2025, paying tribute to his mother's lineage. His mother, Gry Marita Braut, is a former heptathlon champion, and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, played in the English Premier League. The name 'Braut' translates to 'bride' in Norwegian, possibly indicating historic connections to marriage services.
- •Haaland scored seven goals in his first World Cup.
- •Norway reached the quarterfinals for the first time in history.
- •He made the name change before a friendly against Finland.
- •Braut is his mother's maiden name, reflecting family heritage.
- •Haaland's mother was a noted athlete in Norway.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Why does Erling Haaland's World Cup jersey say Braut Haaland?
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — What does Braut Haaland mean? Explaining Erling Haaland's full name on back of jersey
"Erling Haaland has become a World Cup darling. Here's the reason why his Norway kit for the World Cup has two names on it.
"Here's why the Norwegian star has Braut Haaland on the back of his jersey at the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 3:05 PMWhy does Erling Haaland's World Cup jersey say Braut Haaland?
Erling Haaland has become a World Cup darling. Here's the reason why his Norway kit for the World Cup has two names on it.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 8:00 AMWhat does Braut Haaland mean? Explaining Erling Haaland's full name on back of jersey
Here's why the Norwegian star has Braut Haaland on the back of his jersey at the World Cup.
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