Erling Haaland was described as “devastating” and “the greatest goalscorer in the world” after pouncing for a dramatic late winner yesterday

Erling Haaland created history and broke a 72-year-old world record after scoring a late winner for Norway against Ivory Coast. This marked the European nation's first-ever knockout victory. Haaland now has 60 international goals and five in just three games at the FIFA World Cup.

Erling Haaland scores an 86th-minute winner as Norway beats Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach the Round of 16 and move within one goal of Lionel Messi's Golden Boot lead.

Analysis as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 through a late Erling Haaland goal to set up a last 16 tie with Brazil

Erling Haaland’s late goal was enough to see Norway through to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating the Ivory Coast in a thrilling 2-1 match at Dallas Stadium.

Erling Haaland sent Norway into a round of 16 clash with Brazil by scoring an 86th minute winner against Ivory Coast in Dallas.