Quick answer

As of early July 2026, Erling Haaland has 7 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting him level at the top of the Golden Boot race with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.

How we got to seven

  • Group stage: Haaland scored consistently as Norway advanced, building an early tally that kept him in contention for the tournament’s top-scorer award.
  • Round of 16 vs Brazil: He netted a brace (two goals) in Norway’s 2–1 win over Brazil, with reports highlighting a header and a long-range strike as part of that performance.
  • Total after that match: Multiple outlets confirm his double against Brazil took him to seven goals for the tournament so far.

Context: Where he stands in the race

  • Haaland’s 7 goals tie him with Messi and MbappĂ© for the lead in the Golden Boot standings as the tournament moves into the later knockout rounds.
  • Harry Kane is also mentioned as being “in the mix,” though reports emphasize the three-way tie at the top involving Haaland, Messi, and MbappĂ©.

Mini timeline (based on reports up to July 5, 2026)

  1. By June 30: Haaland is already among the top scorers, with stats pages tracking his tally closely.
  2. July 1 coverage: Articles reference his goal count in the context of overall tournament stats, setting the stage for the round of 16.
  3. July 5 (round of 16): After scoring twice against Brazil, he reaches 7 goals , explicitly noted as matching Messi and Mbappé at the top.

“Haaland’s double against Brazil takes him to seven goals, the same as Messi and Mbappe on the top of the chart.”

If you’d like, I can break down his goals by opponent or minute-by-minute once full match data is aggregated. TL;DR: Haaland has 7 goals in the 2026 World Cup as of early July 2026, tied for the tournament lead.

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