Erling Haaland Leads Norway to Historic World Cup Quarterfinals with Seven Goals

Norway's national football team has never reached the World Cup quarterfinals, but with Erling Haaland's exceptional performance in the 2026 tournament, that milestone now seems within reach. In his first World Cup appearance, Haaland has scored seven goals, netting in every match he has played and scoring twice in three of the four games so far.

In the latest match, Haaland scored his sixth and seventh goals of the tournament with only 29 touches on the ball, demonstrating his efficiency and dominance against one of the world's top teams. A key moment highlighted Haaland's aerial superiority over Gabriel Magalhães, his Premier League rival and Arsenal defender, who was unable to prevent Haaland from scoring the opening goal with a header.

Haaland's performance continues to impress as he leads Norway toward the tournament's last eight, marking a historic achievement for the team. His ability to consistently find the net and dominate defenders underscores his status as one of the tournament's standout players.