On 5/7, Erling Haaland and his teammates eliminated Brazil in the round of 16, advancing Norway to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Following the victory, Isabel Haugseng Johansen posted a series of photos cheering on her boyfriend, writing: "I am proud of you and what you have achieved. You have worked hard, never given up, and fully deserve this. Watching you now, I am very proud".

After each match, she often shares moments with Haaland and Norwegian fans. Off the pitch, the couple attends fashion events and travels together.

Isabel cheers on her boyfriend at the World Cup. Photo: Instagram/ Isabel

Erling Haaland and Isabel Haugseng Johansen grew up together in Bryne, a small town in southwestern Norway. They both played football for the local youth team, but their romantic relationship truly developed after Haaland moved to Germany to play for Borussia Dortmund in 2020. In a 9/2025 interview with NRK, Haaland revealed that Isabel was the one who initiated contact, reconnecting with him.

The couple shares a deep passion for football. "She also plays football. We met and everything started from there. It's great that she understands the sport," Haaland said. Isabel, for her part, noted that while she no longer plays professionally, accompanying Haaland and discussing football helps her maintain a connection to the beautiful game and eases her longing for the pitch.

Haaland maintains a simple life with Isabel and their two-year-old son. He often takes on cooking duties at home. For him, a romantic evening is simply having dinner with Isabel, playing games, and doing small things together. He once called his love story with Isabel destiny, advising others seeking love to open up and connect with people. "I think you should go out, socialize, meet, and get to know people around you. In my experience, you can meet your one half in circumstances you never expect," he said.

In 12/2024, Haaland and Isabel announced the birth of their first son. Becoming a father has brought Haaland immense happiness and helped him balance life and performance. In an interview with Sky Sports, he shared: "Having a child makes me play better because I know how to separate myself from football. When I go home, I hardly think about playing. When you're young, you tend to worry about many things, but now I'm much more relaxed. Maybe I have to thank my son".

Isabel is currently developing her career in fashion and content creation. In 6, she appeared on the cover of KK magazine and became an ambassador for one jewelry brand. She pursues an "elegant, sophisticated yet modern" style, prioritizing timeless designs over fleeting trends. She draws inspiration from fashion icons such as Princess Diana, Grace Kelly, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Jasmine Tookes, and Kendall Jenner. Regarding the increasing attention she receives, Johansen said she is still finding ways to balance her private life and build her personal image. On KK, she stated: "I want to protect my family, but I also want people to understand more about who I truly am. The challenge is how to define the boundaries between what can be shared publicly and what should be kept private".

Haaland and his girlfriend at an event in Italy, 2025. Photo: Instagram/ Isabel

Erling Haaland was born into a football family. He played for Molde, Red Bull Salzburg, and Borussia Dortmund before joining Manchester City in 2022. In a Manchester City shirt, Haaland quickly became one of the world's top strikers. In the 2022-2023 season, he scored 52 goals across all competitions, contributing to the team winning the treble: Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. At the national team level, Haaland is a key player for Norway, known for his speed, strength, finishing ability, and goal-scoring. He has currently scored 7 goals in the 2026 World Cup, making him one of the candidates for the Golden Boot award.

Isabel Haugseng Johansen is a model and content creator with 1,1 million followers on Instagram. In addition to developing her personal image in fashion, she is preparing to launch a jewelry collection she designed herself, in collaboration with one brand, this fall.

Thanh Thanh (according to Cosmopolitan, Sky Sports, NRK, KK)