Born in 2000 in Leeds, England, the Manchester City striker is the son of former player Alf-Inge Haaland. Haaland showed exceptional talent from an early age and quickly rose to prominence playing for Bryne, Molde, Red Bull Salzburg, and Borussia Dortmund before joining Manchester City. Under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola, Haaland developed into a true goal-scoring machine.

Haaland's greatest strength is his incredibly versatile finishing ability. The 1.95m tall striker can score with both feet, has powerful headers, and is particularly dangerous in the penalty area. Not only does he possess superior strength, but Haaland also has explosive speed that makes it difficult for many of the world's top defenders to stop him.

Upon arriving at Man City, Haaland broke numerous Premier League goalscoring records and played a major role in helping the club win the historic treble. The Norwegian striker's consistent performance continued in subsequent seasons, making him one of the world's leading strikers.

Erling Haaland is a highly anticipated striker at the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Getty

Marca once commented, "If he maintains his performance and plays for as long as Ronaldo, Haaland could very well end his Champions League career with nearly 190 goals, an almost unbelievable number."

Coach Pep Guardiola said: "It's difficult to find a truly world-class player who is both humble and always thinks about what's best for the team." Guardiola also explained that Haaland is becoming increasingly important to the team, thanks to his desire to help his teammates in both attack and defense.

Meanwhile, Manchester City's centre-back Nathan Ake said: “Haaland is good with both his left and right feet. He’s constantly scoring goals. He’s fast, strong, but most importantly, he’s very good at controlling the ball with his feet.”

At the 2026 World Cup, fans expect Haaland to continue to be the driving force of the Norwegian national team. Although the team doesn't have many big stars, with Haaland and the young talent Martin Odegaard, the Nordic team could certainly spring a surprise.

What makes Haaland special is not just his goal tally, but also his fiery fighting spirit and intense desire to win. The Norwegian striker always plays with boundless energy, ready to make a difference at any moment.

At 26 years old, Erling Haaland is entering the prime of his career. The 2026 World Cup is seen as a great opportunity for the Norwegian striker to showcase himself on the biggest football stage on the planet. With his class, Haaland will certainly be a name that every defense will have to watch out for.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/the-thao/worldcup-2026/world-cup-2026-erling-haaland-moi-hang-thu-deu-phai-de-chung-1040128