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Peruvians are naming their children after Erling Haaland

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Erling Haaland may be out of the World Cup, but his impact is still being felt far beyond the pitch.

Peru has seen a surge in babies being named after the Norwegian striker following his standout performances and Norway's historic run to the quarter-finals.

According to Peru's national registry, 91 children have already been registered with the full name Erling Haaland, turning one of the tournament's biggest stars into an unlikely naming trend.

Swipe through to discover which other footballers have inspired thousands of namesakes in Peru and beyond. #worldcup2026 #mtjag

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