Erling Haaland honors parents with 'Braut Haaland' on Norway jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is competing in his first World Cup with Norway. His jersey displays 'Braut Haaland' instead of just 'Haaland' to honor both parents. Haaland's father, Alf-Inge Haaland, and mother, Gry Marita Braut, a former heptathlete, inspired this choice. Norway's team aims to advance past the group stage, marking their first knockout round appearance since 1998.
- •Haaland is competing in his first World Cup as part of Norway's squad.
- •His jersey features 'Braut Haaland' to honor his parents.
- •The team reached the knockout rounds for the first time since 1998.
- •Gry Marita Braut is a former heptathlon champion for Norway.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Why does it say 'Braut Haaland' on the back of Erling Haaland's Norway jersey?
"The Manchester City star has two names on the back of his jersey at the World Cup.
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