Norway's Ostigard celebrates birth of son during World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Leo Ostigard, Norway's defender, has become a father while participating in the World Cup. The birth of his first child occurred over FaceTime as Ostigard was with the team after scoring in Norway's 4-1 victory against Iraq. He expressed pride and joy in a video shared by the Norwegian FA. Teammates, including Erling Haaland, visited him shortly after the birth. Norway is preparing to face Senegal in their next Group I match on June 21.
- •Leo Ostigard welcomed his son on June 20.
- •Ostigard scored in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq.
- •Teammates visited Ostigard after the birth.
- •Norway will compete against Senegal on June 21.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Norway World Cup player Østigård follows birth of son on video call
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Soccer-World Cup baby joy for Norway's Ostigard
"Norway defender Leo Østigård has become the father of a son but could only follow the birth by video call because of the World Cup. The 26-year-old was unable to be there in person as he is preparing with the Scandinavians in the United States for their second group match against Senegal on Monday in New Jersey.
"June 20 (Reuters) - Days after scoring in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq, Norway defender Leo Ostigard has become a father, following the birth of his first child over FaceTime as he continues his World
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:11 PMNorway World Cup player Østigård follows birth of son on video call
Norway defender Leo Østigård has become the father of a son but could only follow the birth by video call because of the World Cup. The 26-year-old was unable to be there in person as he is preparing with the Scandinavians in the United States for their second group match against Senegal on Monday in New Jersey.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 5:37 PMSoccer-World Cup baby joy for Norway's Ostigard
June 20 (Reuters) - Days after scoring in Norway's 4-1 win over Iraq, Norway defender Leo Ostigard has become a father, following the birth of his first child over FaceTime as he continues his World
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