Erling Haaland's Viral Rap Song Takes the Internet by Storm as Norway's World Cup Dream Continues
Erling Haaland is making headlines both on and off the pitch. As Norway reaches the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time, the Manchester City striker's old rap song with Flow Kings has gone viral, adding another fascinating chapter to his remarkable World Cup journey.
July 09, 2026: Erling Haaland is arguably the best forward in world football today. With every passing match, the Norwegian superstar continues to script history. In his first-ever FIFA World Cup, Haaland has been in sensational form, scoring goals with remarkable consistency and carrying Norway on a dream run that few could have imagined before the tournament began.
The Vikings' roar is now echoing across the footballing world as Norway has reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in its history. Haaland has been the driving force behind the team's incredible campaign, delivering match-winning performances on the biggest stage. However, while his exploits on the pitch have dominated headlines, the Norwegian striker recently found himself in the spotlight for an entirely different reason.
Nearly a decade ago, long before he established himself as one of the deadliest strikers in world football, Haaland explored another passion—music. During his teenage years, he formed a small rap group called Flow Kings alongside his Norway youth teammates Erik Botheim and Erik Tobias Sandberg. At the time, the trio simply enjoyed making music together, never imagining that one of their songs would one day go viral across the globe.
After joining Manchester City four years ago, Haaland spoke about the rap group during an interview, reminding fans of his lesser-known musical journey. As his performances at the World Cup captured worldwide attention, one of Flow Kings' songs, 'Kygo Joe,' resurfaced on social media and quickly became a viral sensation.
Viral Song Becomes a Global Hit After Norway's Historic Victory
The song has now amassed nearly 10 million views on YouTube, introducing a whole new audience to Haaland's musical side. The track was officially released in collaboration with renowned Norwegian DJ and music producer Kygo, who is best known for working with global stars including Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, and Selena Gomez.
For weeks, Kygo had teased the song's release, joking that it would only be made public if Norway managed to defeat Brazil in the Round of 16. It was a bold promise, considering Brazil's rich World Cup history, but Norway rose to the occasion in spectacular fashion.
Inspired by another outstanding performance from Haaland, Norway stunned the record five-time world champions with a thrilling 2-1 victory. Haaland scored both goals, guiding his country into the last eight of the tournament and securing one of the biggest wins in Norwegian football history.
Erling Haaland, who's in the FIFA World Cup playing for Norway, has a rap song with over 20 million views on YouTube.
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 8, 2026
Before he was a household name in the soccer world, the Norwegian striker made a song titled "Kygo Jo" with his childhood teammates as the group Flow Kingz when… pic.twitter.com/aOM5kk6G78
True to his word, Kygo released the song shortly after the historic triumph. Haaland shared it across his social media platforms, thanking the celebrated producer for the collaboration. Staying true to his humorous personality, the Manchester City striker also joked with his followers, asking, "Does that mean I'm officially an artist now?"
The light-hearted exchange quickly delighted fans, who embraced yet another side of the football superstar beyond his remarkable goalscoring exploits.
However, after briefly fulfilling his dream of becoming a singer, Haaland's complete focus now shifts back to football. Norway's remarkable World Cup journey is far from over, but an even greater challenge awaits.
The Scandinavian side will face England in a high-stakes quarter-final clash in Miami, where a place in the semi-finals will be on the line. England boasts one of the tournament's strongest squads, making the contest one of the most anticipated fixtures of the World Cup.
Despite the challenge ahead, Norway's hopes will once again rest on the shoulders of their inspirational captain and leading scorer. Haaland has already transformed the nation's World Cup dream into reality with his goals, leadership, and relentless determination. Now, the Norwegian faithful will be hoping their talisman can deliver another unforgettable performance and take the Vikings one step closer to football history.
