Erling Haaland Shines as Norway Advances in World Cup 2026

Erling Haaland continues to impress on the international stage, scoring in his 13th consecutive match as Norway defeats Ivory Coast 2-1 in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32. This victory not only marks a historic achievement for Haaland, who becomes the first player in 72 years to score in his first three World Cup starts, but also secures Norway's place in the Round of 16. The match was filled with excitement, culminating in a dramatic late goal from Haaland, who now has 60 goals for his country. Norway will next face Brazil, while Ivory Coast exits the tournament after their first knockout match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 1, 2026, 01:25 IST

Haaland's Historic Performance

In Texas, on July 1, Erling Haaland continued his impressive scoring streak for Norway. Following their victory over Ivory Coast, he made history by becoming the first player in 72 years to score in his first three World Cup starts.

Haaland's latest achievement came during Norway's FIFA World Cup match against Ivory Coast, where he scored in his 13th consecutive competitive international game. This goal brought his total to 25 in those 13 matches, according to statistics from OptaJoe.

Norway triumphed over Ivory Coast with a score of 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 32 match, securing their spot in the Round of 16 thanks to a dramatic late goal from Haaland.

With this goal, Haaland not only extended his scoring streak but also marked a significant milestone by netting his 60th goal for Norway, further solidifying his legacy on the international stage.

The match was filled with excitement, culminating in Haaland's dramatic winner in the 86th minute. While Norway celebrates their advancement, Ivory Coast exits the tournament after a commendable effort.

This match was particularly historic for Ivory Coast, as it marked their first-ever knockout stage appearance in a World Cup. Norway is set to face Brazil in the upcoming Round of 16.