Erling Haaland has scored 7 goals in the World Cup so far – all in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is his first senior World Cup.

Quick Scoop

  • Total World Cup goals: 7
  • Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup (his only World Cup appearance)
  • Current status: He is among the joint top scorers in the Golden Boot race, alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, who also have 7 goals each.

Context: Haaland’s 2026 World Cup

Haaland’s 7 goals come from a remarkable run for Norway, including a decisive round-of-16 match against Brazil:

  • In the Brazil vs Norway last-16 game, he scored two late goals in a 2–1 win that sent Norway into the quarterfinals for the first time and condemned Brazil to their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
  • One of those goals was a stunning long-range strike that extended Norway’s lead and became a highlight of the tournament.
  • Reports around that match said he had 6 goals and an assist before that game, taking him to 7 goals after scoring twice (one of which may have been counted as his sixth and seventh overall depending on the exact timeline).

Why This Matters

This is a landmark moment for Haaland in international football:

  • It’s his first senior World Cup , and he’s already on the Golden Boot leaderboard at the very top.
  • His 7 goals in 2026 add to his already astonishing international record: he had 17 goals in 9 games for Norway in 2025, finishing as the world’s leading marksman that year.
  • Norway’s success in 2026 – with Haaland as the driving force – is seen as a major breakthrough for a nation that has rarely been a World Cup contender in recent decades.

“Haaland, Norway condemn Brazil to earliest World Cup exit since 1990” – headline summarizing his impact in the knockout stage.

So, to answer your question directly: Haaland has scored 7 goals in the World Cup, all in 2026 , and he is currently one of the joint tournament leaders in the Golden Boot race. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.