As Erling Haaland leads Norway's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, take a look inside the Viking star's love story with longtime girlfriend Isabel Johansen, the mother of his son.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleErling Haaland has been dominating the headlines with his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Norway to the quarter-finals with a historic win over Brazil, reaffirming his status as one of football’s biggest stars.
But away from the spotlight, the Manchester City striker has taken on a role that is just as important – being a dad. Yes! The 25-year-old football star and his long-time girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen welcomed their first child together in late 2024 and have kept their family life out of the public eye for the most part.
Isabel Haugseng Johansen is a former footballer born in July 2004 in Bryne, Norway, who is now the girlfriend of Erling Haaland. She started playing for Bryne FK’s women’s team at a young age, making her debut at 13 and scoring 23 goals in 36 appearances. After the couple’s first child was born in late 2024, Johansen retired from professional football and has since become a food and lifestyle creator, sharing insights into motherhood, travel, and cooking with her over 40K Instagram followers.
Johansen was raised in Bryne, the same town as Haaland, and the pair met as children in the youth system of Bryne FK. They knew each other from childhood, but their friendship only blossomed into romance around 2021, during Haaland’s time at Borussia Dortmund. When the Norwegian striker moved to Manchester City, Johansen moved to England with him. Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster NRK in 2025, Haaland shared a rare insight into their relationship, revealing that Johansen was the one who made the first move. Haaland said:
"She was the one who messaged me first. She came after me. She sent me a message. She played in the same club as me, Bryne. She was the one who checked me out. I wasn't the one who checked her out."
The Manchester City star also offered a glimpse into their life away from football, explaining that the couple enjoys simple moments together. He continued:
"I cook dinner… It's going to be a little embarrassing for her that I say this, but she likes video games. We play Minecraft together, we build houses and all that. Or we go back home to Bryne and order kebabs."
The couple entered a new chapter of their lives in December 2024 when they welcomed their first child, a son. Haaland had announced the pregnancy two months earlier by sharing a playful photo of himself posing with a football under his shirt like a baby bump. Since becoming a father, Haaland has repeatedly said parenthood has changed his outlook, helping him disconnect from football and enjoy a healthier balance between his career and family life.
He has also praised Johansen’s own football background for helping her understand the rigours of elite sport, making their relationship even stronger. Whether they’re supporting each other’s careers, cooking at home, playing Minecraft or hanging out back in Bryne, the couple continue to keep their family life grounded despite Haaland’s global fame.
While his personal life has garnered plenty of attention, Haaland has been just as effective on the field. The Manchester City striker has been Norway's main man at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing a major part in the nation's return to the sport's biggest event after nearly three decades. Haaland's goals and leadership have helped Norway make it to the Round of 32, further solidifying his reputation as one of the best forwards in the world. With the knockout stage still underway, Haaland remains a key piece to Norway's hopes of a deep run in the tournament.
As the knockout rounds continue, Haaland remains central to Norway's hopes of making a deep run in the tournament. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Johansen, remains a regular fixture in the stands, cheering on Haaland for club and country. She has been there for big occasions throughout his career, including Manchester City’s domestic cup wins and star-studded events such as the PFA Awards and fashion shows in Italy.
Haaland remains leading the charge for Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but off the pitch, Johansen and their son are his biggest fans.
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