Haaland Matches Kane and Klose's World Cup Scoring Record

Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland has become only the third player in the 21st century to score five or more goals in his first three World Cup appearances. He found the net against Ivory Coast in a 2-1 victory during the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

Prior to this goal, Haaland had already bagged a brace in Norway's opening 4-1 win against Iraq, followed by another two goals in their 3-2 triumph over Senegal in the second group stage match.

The Norwegian sensation missed the final group stage fixture against France, which his team lost 4-1.

In the 21st century, only two other players have achieved the feat of scoring five or more goals in their initial three World Cup outings: Harry Kane and Miroslav Klose.