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Erling Haaland got goosebumps watching fans sing the national anthem during the Stanley Cup Finals
Norway star striker Erling Haaland is not only dominating on the pitch at the 2026 World Cup, but he seems to be having the time of his life off it. Before World Cup action officially kicked off, Erling Haaland and his Norway teammates attended Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Erling Haaland — the 25-year-old three-time Premier League winner and three time Premier League Golden boot winner with Manchester City — creates vlogs for his popular YouTube channel (1.8 million subscribers) and documented his experience at the Stanley Cup Finals, which included a moment in which he said he got “goosebumps” from the pride Americans have for their country.
Haaland and his teammates got to see a win, as well, as the Canes beat the Knights 4-2 to take a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, which they went on to win.
Norway striker Erling Haaland says watching Americans sing the national anthem gave him goosebumps because of the pride they have in their country
“They have so much like pride for the country. They love the country so much. It’s everything about it. The national anthem was incredible. Amazing. I had goosebumps all over,” Haaland said to the camera.
Football Star Erling Haaland was having the time of his life while visiting the U.S. during the World Cup with the Norway squad, attending his first hockey game and being FASCINATED by how proud Americans are of their country and culture 🇺🇸👀🔥
He even caught a fan sitting next… pic.twitter.com/kcxrRvjRpk
— Slime🐍 (@ItsKingSlime) June 24, 2026
Haaland has led Norway to the knockout stages of the World Cup, as their two wins over Iraq and Senegal puts them on six points with one match remaining — Haaland scored twice in both their 4-1 win over Iraq and 3-2 victory over Senegal. Depending on their result against France on the third and final group stage matchday, Norway will either win or finish second in Group I.
Norway and France will face off to determine the winner of Group I at 3 p.m. EST in Boston on Friday, June 26.