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Erling Haaland's 2016 rap song becomes viral hit during World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:32 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Erling Haaland's 2016 rap song becomes viral hit during World Cup

Summary

Erling Haaland's rap song 'Kygo jo', recorded with his friends in 2016, has gone viral amid Norway's historic World Cup run. The video has amassed 21 million views on YouTube as fans celebrate Norway's advancement to the quarterfinals after a 2-1 victory over Brazil. With Haaland scoring both goals in that match, the song's resurgence has led to calls for it to be played if Norway defeats England in their upcoming quarterfinal match on Saturday. DJ Kygo has also released a remix of the track, contributing to its popularity across social media and music platforms.

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By the Numbers

•Haaland's song 'Kygo jo' has 21 million views on YouTube.
•Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals with a 2-1 win over Brazil.
•Haaland scored both goals in the match against Brazil.
•The quarterfinal match against England is scheduled for Saturday.
•DJ Kygo released a remix of 'Kygo jo', boosting its appeal.

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1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland’s 2016 rap song resurfaces and turns into viral World Cup hit

What they're saying

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Before he was spearheading Norway to their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, MVP-contender Erling Haaland dabbled in rap. A song from 2016 has resurfaced and exploded online, racking up millions of views and leading fans to say: “This should be played at the stadium if Norway wins against England.”View on euronews
— Yahoo Sports

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