Erling Haaland gave a rare glimpse of home life in October 2025, saying he and Isabel Haugseng Johansen play Minecraft together and build houses when football is over for the day. The Manchester City striker also said they sometimes head back to Bryne for kebabs, a small detail that made his private routine feel more ordinary than that of one of the world’s most recognizable footballers.
The timing matters because Haaland is not just talking about downtime. He has scored 27 goals for Manchester City during the 2025-26 season, but said fatherhood helps him disconnect from football and relax more when he gets home. Johansen, his longtime girlfriend and the mother of their first child, has been part of that off-field rhythm for a while now, and Haaland posted a few photos of the couple on Instagram months before the World Cup with a heart emoji caption.
Johansen has also been speaking publicly about how that family life has changed her. In a MinMote interview about fashion and motherhood, she said her style has become more classic since having a child in 2024. She said she now prefers dressing in a classy way rather than chasing every trend, and described herself as happy, settled and comfortable with a more timeless look.
That shift matters because it points to the same low-key tone she plans to bring to the World Cup. Johansen said she has not planned anything yet, but expects to keep her looks relaxed and stylish. She said she wants to spend some time in New York, while also dressing up a little before games or when going into town. Norway plays two of its three World Cup games in Boston, and its match against Senegal is scheduled for June 22 at New York/New Jersey Stadium.
There is still a gap in the public picture: Haaland and Johansen are clearly settled, but neither has turned their relationship into a full public narrative. What readers get instead is a series of small, revealing details — Minecraft, kebabs, a heart emoji, a more classic wardrobe — that together show how the couple keeps life grounded even as the football calendar keeps moving. For now, Johansen seems set to stay exactly where Haaland’s comments place her: close to him, quietly visible, and unlikely to make herself bigger than the moment.
