Erling Haaland once again showed why many consider him one of the most decisive strikers on the planet.
The Norwegian forward was decisive in Norway’s historic qualification against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup and, in addition to the huge blow of knocking out the Brazilian national team, he reached a statistic that quickly began circulating on social media.
With these 7 goals in the tournament, Haaland matched the World Cup tally currently held by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, entering a group reserved for very few footballers of his generation.
The coincidence was celebrated by Norwegian fans and, at the same time, sparked an intense debate among football followers. While some believe Haaland already deserves to sit at the same table as the biggest stars of the moment, others point out that the individual numbers are still far from reflecting the legacy Messi and Mbappé built over several World Cups.
Beyond the comparison, the striker continues writing his own story; with only a few years representing Norway in major tournaments, he has already led the elimination of Brazil and continues breaking records that seemed reserved for football’s greatest legends.
On social media, many pointed out that Haaland still has several World Cups ahead of him, so some believe this could be just the beginning of a historic career.
Here are the goals: