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Haaland Brace Sends Norway to 2026 World Cup, Ties All-Time International Scoring Streak

The 25-year-old finished qualifying with 16 goals to lead all confederations.

Overview

  • Norway beat Italy 4-1 on November 16 to secure a first World Cup appearance since 1998, with Erling Haaland scoring twice.
  • IFFHS confirms Haaland has scored in 11 straight internationals for Norway, equalling Abdul Ghani Minhat’s men’s record from 1961–62.
  • Haaland topped UEFA’s qualifying charts with 16 goals, finishing eight clear of the nearest chasers and leading the global tally per 11v11.
  • He found the net in all eight of Norway’s European qualifiers, producing 16 goals across those matches.
  • This season’s total stands at 32 goals in 20 games for club and country, while his international record is 55 goals in 48 caps.