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, Haaland has already scored seven goals, netting in every match he has played and scoring twice in three of the four games.

In Norway's recent match, Haaland scored his sixth and seventh goals of the tournament with only 29 touches of the ball against one of the world's top teams, demonstrating his unstoppable prowess. A key moment was his aerial duel against Gabriel Magalhães, the Arsenal and Brazil defender, who had previously managed to contain Haaland but was unable to prevent the Norwegian's header for the opening goal this time.

Haaland's dominance on the field continues to elevate Norway's chances of advancing to the World Cup's last eight, marking a historic achievement for the team. The match and Haaland's performance have drawn significant attention, highlighting his status as a giant in international football.