Erling Haaland Scores Nearly Two Goals Per Game, Leading Norway to World Cup Round of 16
Erling Haaland played a crucial role in securing Norway's 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast, helping his national team advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His decisive goal prevented the match from going into extra time and marked Norway's first-ever knockout stage win in World Cup history. Haaland has maintained an extraordinary scoring streak, netting goals in each of his last 13 official matches for Norway, including a recent World Cup qualifier against Israel in October. Over this period, he has scored a total of 25 goals, averaging nearly two goals per game for the national team across more than a year of competition.
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