Multiple outlets report that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland follows a very high-calorie “Viking” or “ancestral” eating plan to stay prepared for matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CBS News describes a test of the diet by a reporter, while Forbes and other outlets explain what is behind the reported approach and list its main components. The diet is described as roughly 6,000 calories per day spread across about six meals, focusing on whole, minimally processed foods typical of a paleo-style pattern, while avoiding processed products. Published menus in the reports include items such as sourdough bread and eggs for breakfast, coffee mixed with milk and maple syrup, fish dishes and vegetables for lunch, and regular intake of organ meats such as beef liver and heart. For dinner, sources describe large portions of fatty red meat (for example ribeye or tomahawk steak) with sides such as potatoes and salad, along with milk. Some articles also highlight specific foods cited as distinctive elements of the plan, including raw milk and bone marrow. None of the summaries indicate that the diet is officially confirmed by Haaland or his team.