Erling Haaland tops World Cup scoring and reveals 6,000‑calorie diet

Norway’s striker Erling Haaland scored both goals in the round‑of‑16 victory over Brazil, eliminating the South American side and tying Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé with seven goals to lead the FIFA World Cup 2026 scoring chart. Haaland said his finishing ability feels like “a gift of God” and urged Brazilian fans to keep supporting their team. His daily nutrition plan supplies roughly 6,000 calories and features raw milk, liver and heart of beef, and other high‑protein foods, a regimen designed for elite athletes and considered unsafe for the general public; raw milk is illegal in Brazil. Nutrition experts highlighted the need for individualized, balanced diets. The match sparked a wave of social‑media reactions from Brazilian celebrities and football fans. Statistical analysis showed Haaland has a marked advantage over Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhães, winning 16 of 26 duels. Haaland also joked about the Golden Boot race on social media and mentioned his wife, Isabel Haugseng Johansen, in interview comments.