Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland is making history not only with his club but also with the Norwegian national team. His name is now mentioned not only in England but across the entire football world.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, Norway hosted Israel and claimed a dominant 5–0 victory. The match became a truly historic night for Haaland.
At the start of the game, the 25-year-old forward missed a penalty, but that did not stop him — Erling went on to score three goals, completing a hat-trick. Two more goals came from own goals by Israeli defenders.
With this, Haaland brought his total tally for Norway to 51 goals. This record once again proved that he is far ahead of many legendary strikers.
According to Opta data, Erling Haaland has become the fastest player in international football history to reach 50 goals, achieving this milestone in just 46 matches.
For comparison: Neymar reached it in 74 matches, Kylian Mbappé and Robert Lewandowski in 90, Lionel Messi in 107, and Cristiano Ronaldo in 114.
This achievement shows that Haaland is not only the leader of his generation but also one of the most prolific scorers in world football history. His work ethic, determination, and incredible scoring instinct make him one of the most powerful players of modern football.
Thus, Erling Haaland has not only set records with his club but also with his national team, firmly writing his name into football history.
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