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Norwegian couple names baby after Haaland following World Cup goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:04 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Norwegian couple names baby after Haaland following World Cup goal

Summary

A couple in a Norwegian village chose the name Erle for their newborn daughter after football star Erling Haaland scored a winner in the 86th minute against Ivory Coast in the World Cup knockout stage. The baby was born at the same minute as the goal, inspiring the parents to change their naming plans. The father, Bjarte, initially had other names shortlisted but switched to Erle in celebration of Haaland's goal. This moment coincided with heightened national pride as Norway prepares to face Brazil in the round of 16 on Sunday, marking their furthest progression in men's World Cup history.

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By the Numbers

•Norwegian baby named Erle after Haaland's World Cup goal
•Goal scored in 86th minute against Ivory Coast
•Couple inspired to change name amid World Cup fever
•Norway advances to face Brazil on Sunday in the tournament
•This is Norway's furthest progression in men's World Cups

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1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Norwegians name baby after Haaland as birth follows World Cup goal

What they're saying

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A couple in a Norwegian village named their newborn baby after football star Erling Haaland amid World Cup fever across the country, a media report said on Friday. The baby girl was born in the exact minute - the 86th - when the striker scored the winner on Tuesday in Norway's last-32 victory over Ivory Coast, TV2 reported.
— Yahoo Sports

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