Erling Haaland has once again caught headlines as he took on his X (formerly, Twitter) and interacted with his fans, asking them to search his name. The Norwegian star put out a post that read "One thing to do today... search my name on Google 😉.” Intrigued by such a different message from the Manchester City and Norway striker, hundreds of fans went on to Google to search, Erling Haaland only to be surprised by such a different feature added by the search engine in honour of the player.

The hidden feature displays a Viking-themed animation, with miniature Viking boats rowing across the screen accompanied by drumbeats, a tribute to both Haaland's Norwegian heritage and his sensational performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The unique animation quickly went viral across social media, with fans sharing videos and screenshots of the surprise. Many praised Google for celebrating one of the tournament's biggest stars in such a creative way, while others joked that the striker had officially "broken the internet." The Easter egg appears to be exclusive to Haaland, with no similar feature available for several other leading footballers.

The tribute comes as the Norwegian captain enjoys the best international tournament of his career. Having inspired Norway's historic run to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a string of outstanding performances, the prolific forward has emerged as one of the faces of the competition. His exploits on the pitch, combined with his playful social media presence, have made him one of the most talked-about athletes of the tournament.

Norway celebrate historic win over Brazil with iconic Viking clap

Norway's stunning 2-1 victory over Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 ended with a celebration that perfectly reflected the nation's identity. Moments after the final whistle, the Norwegian players gathered near their supporters and performed the iconic Viking clap, creating one of the tournament's most memorable post-match scenes.

With arms raised high before clapping in unison, the squad celebrated alongside thousands of jubilant fans, honouring their Scandinavian heritage after scripting one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. The players, along with their fans and sports commentators also performed the famous Viking Pull celebration that went viral after they finished 3-2 against Senegal in the group stage.

The emotional celebration came after Erling Haaland's late brace knocked five-time world champions Brazil out of the tournament and secured Norway's first-ever FIFA World Cup quarter-final appearance. The Viking clap echoed around the stadium as players, coaching staff and travelling supporters united in a powerful display of pride and togetherness.

Originally popularised by Iceland during Euro 2016, the Viking clap has since become a symbol of Nordic football culture, and Norway embraced the tradition following their landmark triumph. Videos of the celebration quickly spread across social media, with fans praising the team's passion and the electrifying atmosphere created after the historic result.