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Who is Erling Haaland's dad and has he represented Norway at the FIFA World Cup
Who is Erling Haaland's father, and has he represented Norway at the FIFA World Cup?
Who is Erling Haaland's father, and has he represented Norway at the FIFA World Cup?
Erling Haaland comes from a football family with his father enjoying a successful pro career.
Published on: Jul 06, 2026 7:54 AM IST By Ojas Jaiswal Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Erling Haaland is making the most of his debut FIFA World Cup campaign, emerging as one of the tournament's standout performers. The Norwegian striker is currently tied with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race, with all three players sitting on seven goals. Erling Haaland is the son of Alf-Inge Haaland and Gry Marita Braut. (Instagram) His tally could continue to grow after Haaland inspired Norway to a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16, scoring twice to send the Vikings into the quarterfinals. Leading his country to the last eight is a remarkable achievement in itself, but doing so by eliminating the five-time world champions makes it even more memorable. The feat is especially significant considering Norway are playing in their first World Cup in 28 years. That accomplishment also raises an interesting question: is Erling Haaland the first member of his family to represent Norway at the FIFA World Cup, or did his father also wear the national colors on football's biggest stage?Who are Erling Haaland’s parents?
The 25-year-old striker is the son of Alf-Inge Haaland and Gry Marita Braut. Football runs deep in the Haaland family, with his father enjoying a distinguished professional career as both a defensive midfielder and defender. During his decade-long spell in English football, Alf-Inge represented several clubs, including Nottingham Forest F.C., Leeds United F.C. and Manchester City F.C..Has Haaland's father ever played in the World Cup?
His achievements were not limited to club football. Alf-Inge also earned the opportunity to represent Norway on football's biggest stage, appearing at the FIFA World Cup. Norway have qualified for the World Cup on four occasions, including the ongoing 2026 tournament. Their previous appearances came in 1938, 1994 and 1998, with the latter two marking the only time the nation qualified for consecutive editions. Alf-Inge was part of Norway's 1994 World Cup squad in the United States, although the team's campaign ended in the group stage. Four years later, Norway progressed to the Round of 16 before being knocked out by Italy, but Alf-Inge was no longer part of the national team for that tournament.Father’s role in Erling Haaland’s success
Away from the pitch, Alf-Inge Haaland has been one of the most influential figures in Erling's journey. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alfie Haaland (@alfiehaaland) The former Norway international has remained closely involved in his son's career, offering guidance through every major stage, from his early days in Norway to high-profile transfers, training, and key career decisions that helped shape him into one of the world's leading footballers. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ojas Jaiswal Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bennett University, Ojas brings over two years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, he worked with EssentiallySports, a leading digital sports media platform catering to American sports audiences, where he contributed across multiple editorial and engagement-focused roles. He also interned with Times Network at the Sports Desk, producing articles and video content across diverse sports, ranging from Formula 1 to football. Known for his commitment to factual and accurate reporting, Ojas was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Editing during his college years. Beyond sports journalism, he closely follows international affairs and global developments, while also exploring documentaries from different cultures and regions around the world. A lifelong football enthusiast, Ojas has admired Lionel Messi since childhood and continues to draw inspiration from the football icon’s journey and legacy.Read More Fifa World Cup Erling Haaland Sports Catch all the latest Sports News, scores, and highlights in one place. Stay updated with real-time coverage of your favorite games and athletes along with Lionel Messi latest updates. Home/Sports/Us Sports/Who Is Erling Haaland's Father, And Has He Represented Norway At The FIFA World Cup? See LessErling Haaland is making the most of his debut FIFA World Cup campaign, emerging as one of the tournament's standout performers. The Norwegian striker is currently tied with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race, with all three players sitting on seven goals.
His tally could continue to grow after Haaland inspired Norway to a stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16, scoring twice to send the Vikings into the quarterfinals.
Leading his country to the last eight is a remarkable achievement in itself, but doing so by eliminating the five-time world champions makes it even more memorable. The feat is especially significant considering Norway are playing in their first World Cup in 28 years.
That accomplishment also raises an interesting question: is Erling Haaland the first member of his family to represent Norway at the FIFA World Cup, or did his father also wear the national colors on football's biggest stage?
During his decade-long spell in English football, Alf-Inge represented several clubs, including Nottingham Forest F.C., Leeds United F.C. and Manchester City F.C..
Norway have qualified for the World Cup on four occasions, including the ongoing 2026 tournament. Their previous appearances came in 1938, 1994 and 1998, with the latter two marking the only time the nation qualified for consecutive editions.
Alf-Inge was part of Norway's 1994 World Cup squad in the United States, although the team's campaign ended in the group stage. Four years later, Norway progressed to the Round of 16 before being knocked out by Italy, but Alf-Inge was no longer part of the national team for that tournament.
The former Norway international has remained closely involved in his son's career, offering guidance through every major stage, from his early days in Norway to high-profile transfers, training, and key career decisions that helped shape him into one of the world's leading footballers.
Source: HindustanTimes
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