Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterIt's not exactly revelatory information that Erling Haaland is good at putting the ball in the net.The Manchester City star has scored at a rate in excess of four goals every five games in all competitions since moving to the Etihad Stadium in 2022, which is pretty absurd.But even by Haaland's own ridiculous standards, his numbers for his country almost defy comprehension.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kErling Haaland's goalscoring record for Norway is even more ridiculous than you might expectAt 25 years old, Haaland is top of Norway's list of all-time leading goalscorers with 62 goals. The previous record holder, Jorgen Juve, scored 33, the last of which came in 1934.Haaland has scored as many World Cup goals in his maiden tournament this summer as Romelu Lukaku and Luis Suarez have in their careers, and just one fewer than Diego Maradona. All three of them played at four World Cups. You may like What is Erling Haaland goals record against England defenders Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi? Why is Erling Haaland on the bench and not starting vs France tonight? Why Norway are the 2026 World Cup dark horses... and they don't even need to rely on Erling Haaland But most frightening for England ahead of Saturday's quarter-final in Miami: Haaland has scored in every one of his past 14 competitive games for Norway.That run contains a total of 27 goals including three hat-tricks - one of which was part of a five-goal haul in an 11-1 win over Moldova.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.It also includes braces against Brazil, Senegal and Italy, none of whom are exactly minnows of world football.Mind you, we do have to specify competitive games, because Haaland did draw a blank in both of his last two friendlies before the World Cup.That was a goalless draw against Switzerland in March, in which Haaland played 63 minutes, and a 1-1 draw against Morocco, where he played 72 minutes. What to read next Could Erling Haaland have played for England? How to watch Erling Haaland at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Unexpected England weather advantage over Erling Haaland and Norway revealed One particular key for England may be to ensure they maintain their concentration and individual intensity deep into the game.That's because Haaland has made a real habit of scoring later on in games at this World Cup and in the build-up to it - particularly against stronger opposition.The first goal of Haaland's double against Brazil came in the 79th minute. His winner against Ivory Coast was scored in the 86th. Both his goals against Senegal came in the second half.Last November he got braces against Italy and Estonia. His first against Italy was in the 78th minute; and against Estonia, the 56th minute.That makes Iraq the only side Haaland has scored against in the first half of any of his past eight games for Norway.You also have to go all the way back to February for the last time Haaland scored before the 65th minute in a Premier League game...though the fact he did so against Liverpool and Real Madrid in cup competition in the interim rather takes the comfort out of that.TOPICSErling HaalandEnglandNorwayWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
