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Erling Haaland scores again as Norway advances in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Erling Haaland scores again as Norway advances in World Cup

Summary

Erling Haaland continued his remarkable form in the 2026 World Cup, scoring in Norway's match against Brazil. This victory propelled Norway into the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. With seven goals in four matches, Haaland has matched a rare World Cup record, becoming the first player since Gerd Müller in 1970 to achieve this feat. He now shares the top position in the Golden Boot standings with Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, both also with seven goals. Norway looks to harness this momentum as they prepare for the next round of matches in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Norway beat Brazil, advancing to the quarter-finals.
•Haaland scored his seventh goal in four World Cup matches.
•He equals Gerd Müller’s record from 1970.
•Haaland joins Mbappé and Messi at the top of the Golden Boot standings.
•Norway seeks further success in upcoming matches.

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Erling Haaland's dream World Cup campaign continued on Sunday as the Norway striker inspired his side to a famous victory over Brazil, sending the Scandinavians through to the quarter-finals for the f...
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