What happens if you copy Erling Haaland's 6,000-calorie diet?

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After scoring seven goals in just four matches to lead Norway to its first-ever World Cup quarterfinal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, striker Erling Haaland has once again drawn global attention — this time not only for his performance on the field, but also for his extraordinary diet.

The 25-year-old forward is said to consume around 6,000 calories a day spread across six meals, following what many describe as a "Viking diet" — a version of the paleo diet that emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods while avoiding processed products altogether.

6,000-calorie menu centered on whole foods Haaland reportedly starts his day with sourdough bread and eggs.

He drinks coffee mixed with milk and maple syrup.

Lunch typically consists of fish, egg fried rice and vegetables such as asparagus.

Organ meats, including beef liver and heart, also appear regularly on his menu.

For dinner, he reportedly eats more than 1 kilogram of fatty red meat, such as ribeye or tomahawk steak, accompanied by potatoes, salad and milk.

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