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Why was 'Braut Haaland' written on Erling Haaland's jersey during WC match?
short by Pravel Jain / on Wednesday, 17 June, 2026
'Braut Haaland' was seen written on the back of Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland's jersey during Norway's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Iraq. The 25-year-old was paying tribute to both his parents through the name. 'Haaland' comes from his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, a former Manchester City midfielder. 'Braut' comes from his mother, Gry Marita Braut, a former champion heptathlete.