Erling Haaland breaks silence on becoming internet sensation amid birthday

Erling Haaland turned in to a celebrity after videos from FIFA World Cup 2026 went viral online, attracting new fans.

The 26-year-old sparked a new trend online as he is now interacting through his official Instagram account, commenting on updates which mentions him.

Upon becoming the internet sensation, Erling shared a message for his admirers on X (formerly Twitter).

The champion shared a selfie from his birthday celebration, captioning the picture: “Thanks everyone for the love. Life has changed forever! And I love it! Peace out.”

A netizen was of the opinion that he is “looking like young Mr. Incredible,” while another user pointed out: “The peace out after ‘life has changed forever’ is so casually iconic.”

Another video from Erling’s big day has begun to make the rounds online which shows the sportsman dancing in a black tank, partying with his friends.

The footballer first became notable after a clip showed him hilariously eating food while looking at his own reflection.

After going viral across multiple social media platforms, it was confirmed that the video was AI.

However, netizens showed their admiration for Erling’s distinguished personality.

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He shockingly saw a massive surge in his fan following, gaining more than 32 million followers on Instagram.

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