Erling Haaland Joins Elite List as Norway Advances At World Cup
Summary
Erling Haaland scored two goals in Norway’s win over Senegal, helping Norway reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 1998. Haaland joined a small group of players who scored multiple goals in each of their first two World Cup games and will face Kylian Mbappe in an important upcoming match.Key Facts
- Haaland scored two goals against Senegal in the 2024 World Cup.
- Norway advanced to the knockout round for the first time since 1998.
- Haaland is one of six players to score multiple goals in both of their first two World Cup appearances.
- Other players with this record include Harry Kane, Just Fontaine, and Lionel Messi.
- Haaland has scored in his last 12 international competitive matches.
- Lionel Messi recently broke the all-time World Cup goal record with 18 goals.
- Kylian Mbappe has scored 16 World Cup goals and has four goals in this tournament so far.
- Norway and France, with Haaland and Mbappe respectively, will play each other for the top spot in Group I.
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