Erling Haaland continues World Cup scoring spree for Norway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Erling Haaland scored his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup, leading Norway to a quarterfinal match against England. Norway defeated Brazil to secure their first-ever place in the quarterfinals. The 25-year-old striker has gained significant attention and popularity, boosting his social media presence during the tournament. His scoring prowess positions him as a contender to match or surpass the records of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo if he maintains his performance and longevity.
- •Haaland has seven goals in the tournament so far.
- •Norway reaches quarterfinals after defeating Brazil.
- •Haaland celebrated with teammates and fans after the win.
- •He has gained millions of followers on Instagram during the World Cup.
- •Haaland scored a crucial late winner against Ivory Coast prior to the Brazil match.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Will Erling Haaland be the greatest goalscorer in history? Norway World Cup star chasing Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
"If Erling Haaland is able to continue scoring at his phenomenal rate and achieve something like the longevity Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have enjoyed, he will overhaul them and every other great goalscorer in soccer history.
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