After Brazil's elimination by Norway in the 2026 World Cup last Sunday (5th), forward Erling Haaland stood out with two goals. The player, wearing number 9 for Manchester City, England, has an impressive history both with his club and the national team, being one of the main candidates for the tournament's top scorer.
Google's Celebration of Haaland and Norway
While many Brazilians expressed frustration with the defeat, Google chose to honor the athlete's phase and that of his country in the World Cup. When typing the player's name into Google Search, the system displays a special animation.
This animation features several Norwegian figures whose heads are designed in the shape of the Norwegian flag, rowing across the device screen for a few seconds.
Animations in Google Search
This type of celebration is not new for the large technology company. Other notable figures also receive special animations when their names are searched. Additionally, when searching for sports match results, Google often displays an animation simulating fireworks in the colors of the winning team.
Another way Google makes its search tool more dynamic is through Doodles. These are animations, whether interactive or static, that celebrate significant dates on the global and national calendar, such as the World Cup, Mother's Day, or Brazilian Independence.
The company provides a website that catalogs all Doodles released to date, organized by date and location. On this page, Google also provides information about the celebrated date, allowing access to some Doodles that function as games.