Dedicated World Cup Goal to Partner, Then Watched Birth via Mobile. Haaland and Teammates Rushed His Room

"I'm absolutely exhausted, but it was truly amazing. (Aurora) did great, I couldn't say much, I just helped her remotely. I'm proud, it was fantastic," Östigard said in a video released by the Norwegian Football Federation on social media.

He is overjoyed with his son: "When I saw him for the first time, I was speechless. It's something incredible. I'm so happy and proud. It's definitely the biggest thing I've ever experienced in my life."

Östigard revealed that the entire Norwegian team quickly learned about the birth of his son: "Four guys jumped into my room. I think it was Sander (Berge), Erling (Haaland), and Jörgen (Strand Larsen)."

The federation's video showed Norwegian national team players singing and clapping in the team hotel in North Carolina.

In the World Cup Group I match against Iraq, Östigard scored a header, contributing to the "Vikings'" 4-1 victory. He dedicated it to his loved ones, forming the letter A with his fingers during the goal celebration, referencing his partner Aurora.