Erling Haaland's first FIFA World Cup has been a rousing success. Haaland and Norway advanced to the knockout round after two wins over Senegal and Iraq that were powered by four goals from the Manchester City striker.

A first half flurry from Mexico was enough for the co-hosts to register a first World Cup knockout win in 40 years as they advanced to the round of 16 with a 2-0 win at the Azteca. With the crowd roaring them on,

Erling Haaland scored his 60th international goal to lift Norway past Ivory in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match in Dallas on Tuesday.

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FIFA’s baffling WC ‘lie’ leaves football world fuming Mexico were one of only three teams in the group phase to win all three of their matches, alongside France and Argentina, and did not concede a single goal.

Erling Haaland was the hero as Norway recorded a 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast in the World Cup Round of 32. The Manchester City No.9 was in the right place at the right time to prod a cross from Patrick Berg beyond Yahia Fofana in the 86th minute,