US EditionErling Haaland Leads Norway to 2026 World Cup Glory: A Remarkable Journey | Sports-Games
Haaland scored 16 goals in eight qualifying games, more than double any other European player, helping Norway secure a World Cup spot with strong team support.
- In European qualifying, Erling Haaland scored in eight games and provided two assists, leading scoring across continents and outpacing other European scorers.
- Erling Haaland's international tally stands at 55 goals in 48 matches for the Norway national team, surpassing former top scorer Jorgen Juve's 33 goals held for 90 years.
- Including club matches, Haaland has scored 32 goals in 20 games this season, while captain Martin Odegaard provided seven assists in European qualifying.
- That scoring rate left Haaland top scorer in European qualifying, doubling the nearest tally and extending a scoring streak for the Norway national team over a year.
- Despite Haaland's haul, the squad's balance shines as Sivertsen said, `But Sivertsen added` the Norway squad would have had a shot at qualifying without him.
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Erling Haaland Leads Norway to 2026 World Cup Glory: A Remarkable Journey | Sports-Games
Erling Haaland was pivotal in securing Norway's first World Cup berth since 1998, scoring 16 goals in the qualifiers. Celebrated for his talent and leadership, Haaland plays a crucial role in inspiring a small nation with big ambitions. Norway's evolution in football marks a turning point led by its star forward.
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Erling Haaland continued his red-hot scoring form with a brace in Norway’s stunning 4-1 win over Italy. Crucially, his goals secured his country’s place at the 2026 World Cup. This success ends a 28-year absence from football’s grandest stage for the nation. The Manchester City striker netted 16 goals across qualifying, finishing as UEFA’s top scorer. In doing so, he ensured his name would not be added to an unfortunate list of greats who never …
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