Erling Haaland
Man CityCF
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Jul 21, 2000 (25)
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6'5"
194 lb
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Brace in World Cup debut
Haaland scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-1 win versus Iraq.
Analysis: Haaland was at his dominant best on his World Cup debut, opening the scoring for Norway after a subdued first half in which they struggled to fashion any clear openings. He was a constant menace through his pressing, winning seven of nine duels and causing havoc for Iraq's center backs and goalkeeper, ultimately forcing the mistake between them that gifted him his second goal. Two missed big chances meant his tally could have been even higher, and he was also behind the fourth goal late on, winning the header that forced an error from the Iraqi defense and ended up in their own net.
Lead forward for Vikings
Haaland is set to be the key piece and leading goal scorer for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Haaland carried Norway to the World Cup and will now have the weight of a nation on his back as he tries to lead them through the group stage. The striker will be used as the main piece in the attack for the club and will be the focal point for numerous opposing defences, bringing a little concern to his chances at scoring. However, with a few other top attackers around him, along with a world-class playmaker in Martin Odegaard in the midfield, his chances of finding good opportunities remain high. After 35 goals between UCL and league play with Manchester City, he seems bound to at least score a couple for Norway in the group stage, a likely need if they want to advance in the tournament.
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