Haaland's historic streak propels Norway past Ivory Coast
Erling Haaland extended his remarkable scoring streak for Norway, finding the net in his 13th consecutive competitive international fixture. He achieved this feat during his side's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Ivory Coast on Tuesday (local time). The goal took his tally to 25 goals in those 13 matches, as per OptaJoe.
Norway edged past Ivory Coast 2-1 in a tightly contested encounter, sealing their place in the Round of 16 after a dramatic late goal from Haaland. Haaland also became the first player in 72 years to score in his first three starts at the World Cup.
Dramatic late winner seals victory
Haaland added another chapter to his booming international legacy, netting a dramatic 86th-minute winner. The high-stakes Round of 32 clash delivered end-to-end drama, culminating in the Manchester City striker capturing his 60th goal for his country and extending his historic World Cup goal-scoring run.
With the win, Norway advances to the Round of 16, while Ivory Coast exit the tournament after a spirited performance. It was a historic day for Ivory Coast, as they were playing their very first World Cup knockout match.
Next up: Norway to face Brazil
Norway will now lock horns with Brazil in the Round of 16. The match promises to be a stern test for Haaland and his teammates as they continue their World Cup campaign.
