World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland reaches 60 goals faster than legends!

30.06.26 FT World Cup

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Erling Haaland has once again rewritten the record books for Norway, reaching 60 international goals in just 53 appearances — a feat that puts him in a class of his own.

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To put that into perspective, Cristiano Ronaldo needed 130 matches to reach the same milestone for Portugal, while Lionel Messi took 122 games to hit 60 for Argentina. Haaland, by comparison, reached the mark 77 matches faster than Ronaldo and 69 quicker than Messi.

Described by The Athletic as “otherworldly,” the forward’s scoring rate continues to defy logic. Every time he steps onto the pitch for Norway, he adds another chapter to what is already a remarkable story. His numbers are not just impressive — they are redefining what is possible for a striker at international level.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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