As Erling Haaland continues to dominate headlines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, another member of the Haaland family has unexpectedly become a viral sensation.
Fans watching Norway's matches quickly spotted the football star posing with his family after the team's latest victory, but it was his younger sister, Gabrielle Haaland, who stole the spotlight.
© Gabrielle Braut Haaland/IGSocial media users couldn't stop pointing out her striking resemblance to the Manchester City striker, with many calling her Erling's "female twin."
The viral moment has sparked curiosity about the people closest to one of football's biggest stars. While Erling has spent years in the global spotlight, much of his family has preferred to stay away from the public eye.
Gabrielle Haaland is keeping a low profile:
Unlike her famous brother, Gabrielle has largely avoided celebrity life despite occasionally appearing in family photos shared on social media.
© Gabrielle Braut Haaland/IGAccording to multiple reports, Gabrielle has pursued a career in healthcare and has chosen to remain focused on her professional life rather than seeking fame.
Even so, her appearance during Norway's World Cup campaign immediately caught fans' attention, with thousands commenting on how closely she resembles Erling.
The siblings are believed to share a close relationship, and Gabrielle has frequently been seen supporting her brother from the stands during major tournaments.
Their mother was an elite athlete long before Erling became a star:
Athletic success runs deep in the Haaland family. Erling's mother, Gry Marita Braut, was one of Norway's top heptathletes during the 1990s, winning the national championship and competing at an elite level before starting a family.
© Gabrielle Braut Haaland/IGHer sporting background has become an increasingly important part of Erling's own story. During the 2026 World Cup, the striker even chose to wear "Braut Haaland" on the back of his Norway jersey as a tribute to his maternal family name and heritage.
In previous comments, Haaland has also credited his mother for much of his physical ability, joking that his speed and athleticism came from her.
Erling Haaland remains one of football's biggest stars:
Now 25, Erling Haaland has already established himself as one of the world's premier strikers.
© Gabrielle Braut Haaland/IGAfter rising through the ranks at Bryne, Molde, Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, he became a global superstar with Manchester City, where he has broken numerous scoring records.
Internationally, he has also become Norway's all-time leading goalscorer and is helping lead the nation during its long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup. Away from football, Haaland tends to keep his personal life private despite his enormous global fame.
Older brother Astor chose business over football:
The eldest of the three siblings, Astor Braut Haaland, has taken a very different career path. Rather than following his father and younger brother into professional football, Astor has focused on business and finance.
Reports indicate he studied finance at the BI Norwegian Business School and has largely remained outside the spotlight, maintaining a private lifestyle despite belonging to one of Norway's most recognizable sporting families.
© Gabrielle Braut Haaland/IGAlthough he rarely gives interviews or makes public appearances, Astor has occasionally been seen supporting Erling during major competitions alongside the rest of the family.
Today, as Gabrielle's viral moment introduces millions of football fans to the rest of the Haaland family, it's clear that while Erling may be the global superstar, the close-knit family behind him has become just as fascinating to supporters around the world.
