FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland says 'Howdy', shares cowboy and Viking-themed posts after Norway reach Round of 16
Texas, July 1
Norway star striker Erling Haaland shared a light-hearted post on social media after his side secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the Round of 32.
Taking to X after the win, Haaland posted two photographs of himself dressed in cowboy boots and a cowboy hat with the caption, "Howdy!"
In another X post, Haaland celebrated his side's qualification for the Round of 16 by sharing a Viking-themed photograph on social media following their comfortable victory.
In a post on X, Haaland shared a picture of himself wearing a Viking horned helmet while dressed in Norway's national team jersey, captioning the image with the Norway flag emoji and a red heart emoji.
In another post on X, Haaland celebrated reaching another international milestone by sharing after becoming the fastest player to score 60 goals for his national team.
Norway edged past Ivory Coast 2-1 in a tightly contested FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 encounter, sealing their place in the Round of 16 after a dramatic late winner from Erling Haaland on Tuesday (local time).
Haaland added another chapter to his booming international legacy, netting a dramatic 86th-minute winner. With the win, Norway advances to the Round of 16, while Ivory Coast exit the tournament after a spirited performance. It was a historic day for Ivory Coast, as they were playing their very first World Cup knockout match.
Meanwhile, Norway will now lock horns with Brazil in the Round of 16.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I love how football stars like Haaland bring their cultural identity onto the global stage. That cowboy hat and Viking helmet combo is pure joy! Meanwhile, Ivory Coast must be proud—their first knockout match ever! Africa's game is growing. 🌍
"Howdy" from Haaland? As an American, I find that hilarious and brilliant. But bringing up Brazil in the next round feels like a reality check—they're not going to be impressed by costumes. Still, love the lighthearted demeanour from a top athlete.
Haaland scoring the winner in the 86th minute? That's vintage clutch stuff! Norway vs Brazil will be a clash of titans. But I wish the media here in India would focus more on grassroots football development instead of just viral posts from abroad.
The Viking helmet is a bit over the top, but Haaland's stats are undeniable—fastest to 60 national team goals is insane! Ivory Coast gave it their all despite being newcomers at this stage. Respect to both teams. Can't wait for Brazil vs Norway! ⚽
It's awesome seeing smaller nations like Norway shine on the world stage. But Haaland's posts, while fun, seem a bit flashy for a Round of 16 qualification—I'd save the celebrations for something bigger. Regardless, great game! 🏆
S