Erling Haaland has helped Norway reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the first time the team has advanced this far since 1998. Haaland scored two goals in a 2-1 win over Brazil in the round of 16 on 5 July. That result sent Norway into the next stage for the first time in nearly three decades.
Norway topped its group earlier in the tournament. Haaland has been the main goal scorer for the team throughout the competition. He has netted seven goals so far in the 2026 World Cup. This total ties him with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for the most goals in the tournament at this point. Haaland has scored in every match he has played. He also recorded a third multi-goal game during the event.
His shooting has been efficient. Haaland has converted seven goals from 18 shots for a 39 percent rate. That mark stands as the best among players with 15 or more attempts. Norway’s knockout stage goals in World Cup history now include three from Haaland out of five total.
The team will face England in the quarterfinal on July 11 in Miami. Haaland’s scoring has connected Norway’s strong qualifying performance, where he added 16 goals in eight games, to their current run. His work up front has given the side chances against stronger opponents. The quarterfinal will test how far Haaland and Norway can go in this expanded tournament.