Haaland Norway’s all-time World Cup goalscorer amongst other landmark in Senegal win

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Erling Haaland scored twice against Senegal to reach four goals in two matches, securing Norway’s spot in the Round of 32 and making him the country’s all-time top scorer in World Cup finals history.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland continued his sensational start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by scoring a vital second-half brace on Monday night. His clinical double powered Norway to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium.

The hard-fought win ensures the Scandinavian side advances directly into the tournament’s Round of 32 knockout stage.

The 25-year-old forward has now registered an astonishing four goals in just his first two World Cup appearances. In doing so, Haaland officially becomes Norway’s all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup finals history.

He joins England’s Harry Kane as the only players in the last 50 years to score multiple goals in each of their opening two tournament fixtures.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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