Erling Haaland highlights video games ahead of World Cup quarter‑final

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland used a viral clip shared during the World Cup to discuss his favorite video games. While celebrating Norway’s progress to the quarter‑final against England, he displayed an Xbox Series X console and said he wants to become its sponsor. Haaland listed Grand Theft Auto V, Minecraft and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 among his top titles, stating that the latter "is in the top 3 of the best games in history". He also mentioned his appearance on the cover of EA Sports FC 24 and noted his recent goal in a match against Arsenal. The comments were posted as the tournament match was scheduled for 23:00 CET on 11 June.

The remarks, made during Norway’s World Cup campaign, highlight the growing crossover between elite athletes and gaming culture, though they have no impact on the competition itself.