Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Notable Quotes
"Messi is a madman."View Story →
"What happens on the football pitch stays there."View Story →
"I think all of you should put every single pressure on the English lads."View Story →
"To be honest, to be in the quarter-finals with Norway in the World Cup is quite surprising even for me."View Story →
"People are so nice here. They're so positive. I don't know what it is, they're just enjoying life."View Story →
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Is Haaland worth the £15.5m price tag on FPL?
FPL expert Gianni Buttice weighs up whether Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is worth his £15.5m price tag on the game.
August 19, 2026Haaland's main rivals for the Premier League Golden Boot
Erling Haaland will hope for a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot this season - but who could challenge him as the Premier League's top-scorer?
August 18, 2026Combined men's and women's trophy in Hundred - how would it look in other sports?
With The Hundred launching a joint trophy combining men's and women's points, BBC Sport assesses who would win silverware if this was applied to other competitions.
August 16, 2026How important is Community Shield to a team's season?
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
August 16, 2026Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up
The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers.
August 1, 2026Foden signs new four-year Man City contract
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden signs a new four-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2030.
July 22, 2026Thank you for making this a World Cup to remember on the BBC
BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski's message as BBC Sport delivers a record-breaking World Cup across TV, radio, online and social.
July 20, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
July 19, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
July 18, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
July 17, 2026Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
July 15, 2026Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single World Cup has stood for decades, but he never played in the tournament again after injury ended his career at the age of 28.
July 13, 2026Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
July 12, 2026Guehi and Stones set to start for England in World Cup quarter-final
Marc Guehi has won his fitness race and is expected to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with John Stones set to play alongside the central defender.
July 11, 2026If you ask Americans, Norway's Erling Haaland is already a winner
If the World Cup was a tournament for hearts and minds, the Norwegian striker would certainly win.
July 11, 2026When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport
When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.
July 11, 2026Artificial turf & coaching revolution - how Norway shaped golden generation
Artificial turf, investment from gambling and a coaching revolution based on collaboration over egos help Norway build a golden generation of players.
July 11, 2026Haaland has advantage over Man City team-mates
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards, Wayne Rooney and Cesar Azpilicueta look ahead to England's match against Norway and feel that Erling Haaland will have an advantage over his Manchester City team-mates in the match.
July 11, 2026England's Kane dodges Haaland comparisons, plays down Golden Boot race - Reuters
England's Kane dodges Haaland comparisons, plays down Golden Boot race Reuters
July 11, 2026How do England stop Norway - and Haaland?
As England prepare to face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final on Saturday how do Thomas Tuchel's side prepare for their main threat - star striker Erling Haaland?
July 10, 2026Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5 million?
July 10, 2026Guehi a doubt for Norway game with hamstring injury
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss Saturday's Norway quarter-final.
July 9, 2026Norway football shirts sell out before England match
Norway's performance has created huge demand for the football jerseys, but this hasn't been met by suppliers.
July 9, 2026Haaland mania sweeps the World Cup as Norway rows behind its Viking hero - Reuters
Haaland mania sweeps the World Cup as Norway rows behind its Viking hero Reuters
July 9, 2026Norway's Haaland wants 'pressure' put on England
Norway striker Erling Haaland calls on the media to "put every single pressure" on England before the two sides' quarter-final on Saturday.
July 9, 2026Late goals, comebacks and upsets - is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
What a World Cup it has been with great goals, thrilling comebacks, late drama, shock results. But how will this tournament be remembered?
July 9, 2026Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
July 8, 2026Canada's Carney makes playful pitch for Haaland to Norwegian PM - Reuters
Canada's Carney makes playful pitch for Haaland to Norwegian PM Reuters
July 7, 20269.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
July 7, 2026Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
July 7, 2026The man no-one wants to face - Haaland fires Norway to history
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals in four World Cup games and he is the striker that nobody wants to face as he fires Norway into an historic quarter-final.
July 6, 2026Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
July 6, 2026How 'remarkable' Haaland lead Norway to win over Brazil
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards look at how "absolute monster" Erling Haaland inspired Norway to victory over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup.
July 6, 2026Haaland sends Norway into quarter-finals as Brazil crash out
Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway as they beat Brazil 2-1 at the New York New Jersey Stadium to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time.
July 5, 2026Stay humble - the Premier League feud about to hit world stage
The Premier League feud between Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel goes global as Norway meet Brazil at the World Cup.
July 5, 2026Ancelotti hopeful of Raphinha return as Brazil plot Haaland shutdown - Reuters
Ancelotti hopeful of Raphinha return as Brazil plot Haaland shutdown Reuters
July 5, 2026Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
June 29, 2026World Cup goals chart led by PSG and Real... plus Palace and Sunderland
Crystal Palace and Sunderland lead the Premier League’s World Cup scoring charts after the 2026 group stage, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.
June 28, 2026Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.
June 28, 2026Day-by-day last-32 schedule - including England live on BBC
England's World Cup last-32 game against DR Congo will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with all 16 first knockout round ties covered across BBC Sport.
June 28, 2026One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.
June 27, 2026Messi to start final Argentina group match on bench
World Cup top scorer Lionel Messi will start Argentina's final group match against Jordan on the bench, manager Lionel Scaloni confirms.
June 27, 2026Rest your best or go strong? Norway face questions as Haaland left out
Sensible choice or wrong decision? Norway leave Erling Haaland out as they make 10 changes against France - and lose heavily.
June 26, 2026Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group
Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick helps France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the World Cup.
June 26, 2026Meet the fans being paid $50,000 to watch every single World Cup match
Would you watch 104 matches from inside a glass box in New York's Times Square?
June 24, 2026A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
June 23, 2026Haaland's double double sends Norway into World Cup last 32 - Reuters
Haaland's double double sends Norway into World Cup last 32 Reuters
June 23, 2026Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
June 19, 2026Who's the Bos? - meet 2026 World Cup's fastest player
Fifa’s sprint data has revealed Australia’s Jordan Bos as the fastest player at World Cup 2026, capping a remarkable rise for the Feyenoord defender
June 19, 2026Christie pursues more dreams on same stage as idol Messi
Making a World Cup debut was a huge thrill for midfielder Ryan Christie as the Scotland midfielder sets sights on making progress beyond the group stage.
June 18, 2026Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
June 17, 2026Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts - Reuters
Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts Reuters
June 17, 2026Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick - Reuters
Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick Reuters
June 17, 2026'Dear, oh dear!' - Huge goalkeeping shocker gives Haaland a second goal
Erling Haaland will not have a easier goal at this World Cup as the Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan is caught out by the Norway striker.
June 16, 2026Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq - Reuters
Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq Reuters
June 16, 2026The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
June 12, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
February 27, 2026