Published Jul 10, 2026, 9:44 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source

Erling Haaland has already won one prize: the most viral player of the World Cup

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Erling Haaland has already won one prize: the most viral player of the World Cup

He is in the running for the Golden Boot, the trophy awarded to the World Cup’s top goalscorer. But Norway’s Erling Haaland has already earned one prize: the most viral player of the competition. The striker went into the tournament with legions of fans in Norway and in Manchester – or at least in the blue half of the city. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds We’re committed to keeping our quality reporting open. By registering and providing us with insight into