A total of 468 newborn babies in Peru have been named after Norwegian football star Erling Haaland following his outstanding performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to Peru 21, hundreds of parents chose to name their babies “Haaland” during the World Cup month, highlighting the Manchester City striker’s growing influence on football fans around the world. Among the registrations, 91 babies were given the full name “Erling Haaland.”
The trend reflects the immense popularity of the Norwegian forward, who has established himself as one of the biggest names in world football through his remarkable goalscoring exploits for both club and country.
Haaland entered the tournament as one of the standout players and enjoyed an impressive campaign for Norway, scoring seven goals before their World Cup journey came to an end in the quarter-finals against England.
His strength, movement, and clinical finishing throughout the tournament earned widespread praise and further strengthened his reputation as one of football’s most feared strikers.
The wave of babies being named after Haaland in Peru underscores the lasting impact of his performances, with the Norwegian continuing to inspire fans well beyond the football pitch.
