Erling Haaland ready to make history with Norway at the 2026 World Cup

Erling Haaland, often described as a scorer of another dimension, continues to impress on all pitches. After accumulating individual distinctions in England, including three Premier League top scorer titles in four years, the Norwegian striker is preparing to take a new step: playing his first match in the international final phase with Norway during the 2026 World Cup against Iraq, scheduled for June 16 at 11 p.m.

The 2025/26 season was once again prolific for Haaland, scoring 38 goals in 52 appearances for Manchester City. On the international scene, he has also distinguished himself by scoring 13 times in just seven caps for Norway this season.

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His record in the Premier League arouses admiration: 112 goals and 25 assists in 132 matches, proof of his formidable efficiency in one of the most competitive championships. In the Champions League, Haaland also made history by becoming the first player to score at least one goal in five consecutive matches for three different clubs. In total, he has 57 goals and five assists in 58 matches in the most prestigious European competitions.

Over his entire club career, Haaland has already totaled 297 goals and 67 assists in 380 matches, while with his national team, he has 55 goals and six assists in 50 caps. An impressive career that places him among the most successful attackers on the planet.

Already looking towards new challenges, the Norwegian international publicly admitted to having in mind the goals record held by Alan Shearer in the Premier League (260 goals), without making it an obsession. But before that, it is the World Cup that awaits him, with a golden opportunity to leave his mark on the history of Norwegian football.