Overview
- Norway sealed a 2026 World Cup place with a 4-1 win in Italy, as Erling Haaland scored twice to finish UEFA qualifying on 16 goals.
- He has scored in 11 consecutive internationals, tying the all-time men’s record first set by Abdul Ghani Minhat, a streak confirmed by the IFFHS.
- Across club and country he has 32 goals in 20 games this season, including 19 in 15 for Manchester City, and he leads the Premier League scoring chart.
- Coverage highlights he has played more minutes than any City teammate and could exceed 70 matches over 12 months, with Pep Guardiola saying he does not plan to rest him and rotation limited by Omar Marmoush’s expected AFCON absence.
- He is expected to start at Newcastle this weekend, while separate reports speculate Real Madrid interest could hinge on Vinícius Júnior’s contract situation.