Erling Haaland Shines with Two Goals as Norway Defeats Brazil in World Cup 2026

Haaland's Heroics Propel Norway Forward

In a thrilling Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Erling Haaland delivered a stellar performance for Norway, netting two crucial goals against Brazil on Sunday, July 5. He first found the back of the net in the 79th minute, followed by another goal just before the final whistle in the 90th minute. This victory not only secured Norway's place in the quarterfinals but also marked Haaland's seventh goal in the tournament, tying him with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi for the highest goal tally in this year's competition.

Historic Achievements at World Cup 2026

Both Mbappe and Messi have also scored seven goals, with Mbappe contributing two assists across five matches for France, while Messi achieved the same in four matches for Argentina. This World Cup has set a remarkable precedent, as it is the first time in history that three players have each scored at least seven goals in a single tournament. In contrast, only two players reached this milestone in the previous tournament held in 2022.

Record-Setting Goal Scorers

Just Fontaine, a former French footballer, holds the record for the most goals scored in a single FIFA World Cup, having netted 13 goals in the 1958 tournament. Following him is Sávor Kocsis from Hungary, who scored 11 goals in five matches during the 1954 World Cup. Notably, Messi and Mbappe are the only players to have scored at least seven goals in multiple World Cup editions. In the 2022 tournament, Mbappe scored eight goals in seven matches, including a hat-trick in the final against Argentina.