Haaland Hits 50 Norway Goals in 46 Games With Hat-Trick vs Israel
Opta’s data shows he reached the landmark in fewer games than other leading international scorers.
Overview
- Norway beat Israel 5-0 in European World Cup qualifying as Erling Haaland scored three times.
- He missed a sixth-minute penalty and its retake before scoring in the 27th, 63rd and 72nd minutes.
- The striker advanced to 51 goals in 46 appearances for Norway, extending his national scoring record.
- Opta’s comparison notes others took longer to hit 50: Harry Kane 71, Neymar 74, Kylian Mbappé 90, Lionel Messi 107 and Cristiano Ronaldo 114 games.
- The treble continues a prolific run for club and country this season.