Erling Haaland scores five goals as Norway advances in World Cup 2026
Erling Haaland continued his prolific scoring streak at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, netting five goals in the tournament's opening rounds. He opened his tally with a brace against Senegal and added another two‑goal haul versus Iraq, before delivering the decisive 86th‑minute winner against Ivory Coast to push Norway into the knockout stage.
Analysts highlighted Haudald’s extreme efficiency: despite touching the ball only 27 times in the Ivory Coast match, he produced 10 shots, seven on target, and converted four into goals. His low‑xG opportunities (around 0.15–0.20) were converted at a rate far above expectations, underscoring a minimalist yet lethal style that relies on minimal touches and maximum impact.