Erling Haaland's Historic Scoring Streak Propels Norway to World Cup Last‑16 Against Brazil

Erling Haaland became the first player since 1954 to score in each of his first three FIFA World Cup matches, netting a decisive goal against the Ivory Coast to give Norway a 2‑1 win and a place in the round of 16. The victory marks Norway’s first knockout‑stage win in World Cup history and sets up a Sunday clash with five‑time champion Brazil in New Jersey, USA.

Haaland has now scored five goals in the tournament and 60 goals in 53 appearances for Norway, cementing his status as the nation’s all‑time leading scorer. Off the pitch, his performances have driven a surge in football‑related digital collectibles: Sorare NFTs featuring Haaland have traded at record levels, with one card reportedly selling for about 265 ETH (roughly $600‑750 k). A meme token called $HAALAND also launched on the Solana blockchain, though it has no official endorsement.

The combination of historic on‑field achievement and heightened market activity underscores Haaland’s impact on both sport and emerging digital‑asset markets.