Erling Haaland Stars for Norway and Teases YouTube Collab

Erling Haaland is dominating headlines both on and off the pitch.

Haaland's International Form Remains Lethal

Haaland was in clinical form for Norway over the past week. He scored twice in a 3-2 Nations League victory over Denmark and added another in a 2-1 defeat to Portugal. Those strikes bring his international tally to a staggering 65 goals in just 57 appearances. He is also the all-time top scorer in the Nations League with 22 goals since the competition began in 2018. His club teammate, Oscar Bobb, was also on the scoresheet for Norway during the break.

A Viral AI Meme Comes to Life with MrBeast

Away from the pitch, Haaland showed his lighter side by collaborating with YouTube titan Jimmy 'MrBeast' Donaldson. On September 21, the pair posted a skit recreating a viral AI-generated clip that circulated during the 2026 World Cup. The original video, which digitally swapped Haaland's face onto a Chinese actor's body, showed the striker appearing startled by his own reflection in a diner. Haaland and MrBeast's live-action version playfully brought the meme to life. Haaland also hinted at a future appearance in a MrBeast YouTube video, captioning an Instagram post "2 YouTubers." The striker runs his own successful YouTube channel with 4.5 million subscribers.

The biggest shadow over Haaland's club career is the ongoing case against Manchester City. While the club maintains its innocence, speculation about severe punishments, including relegation, is rife. Haaland has decided he would leave City if the club were demoted from the top flight. Arsenal are said to have made initial contact regarding a potential move, though any deal would be contingent on an unprecedented sanction being applied. The process is expected to be lengthy.

The extreme hypothetical of City's relegation has sparked bizarre debates. On the podcast The Good, the Bad and the Football, former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes was asked how Haaland would fare if City were sent down to League Two. "In all honesty, we'll never know. But it'd be very difficult, it's a different game," Scholes said. His co-host, former United player Nicky Butt, was more direct, stating Haaland would score "none, cause he won't be there."

• Haaland scored three goals for Norway in the September internationals, taking his Nations League record to 22.
• He collaborated with MrBeast to recreate a viral AI meme, teasing further YouTube content.
• His Manchester City future is uncertain amid speculation the club could face relegation over FFP charges.
• Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the striker should City be forced to sell.

Haaland has now rejoined his Manchester City teammates as the club prepares for its next Premier League fixture. The focus returns to the pitch, but the questions over his long-term future at the Etihad are unlikely to fade soon.