Erling Haaland Sets New Norwegian Scoring Record
The 24-year-old striker surpassed Juve's 88-year-old record with his 34th goal for Norway in a Nations League match against Slovenia.
- Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 3-0 victory over Slovenia, becoming the country's all-time leading scorer with 34 goals.
- Haaland achieved this feat in just 36 matches, surpassing the previous record held by Jørgen Juve since 1937.
- The Manchester City star celebrated his record-breaking performance and impending fatherhood with a baby-themed social media post.
- Haaland's scoring rate of 0.94 goals per game is one of the highest among European national team top scorers since the 1950s.
- Norway's win solidified their lead in Nations League Group B3, putting them three points ahead of Austria and Slovenia.