Also known as: Norwegian star Haaland
Erling Haaland — Norwegian footballer who scored five goals in the 2026 World Cup, including a late winner against Ivory Coast in the last 16.
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The Namibian
Erling Haaland won a third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons
“Erling Haaland won a third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City on Sunday despite not featuring in Pep Guardiola's farewell at the Etihad.”
Haaland crowned Premier League’s top scorerThe Namibian
Haaland scored 27 times in 35 league appearances
“Norwegian star Haaland scored 27 times in 35 league appearances as City fell just short in their quest to deny Arsenal the Premier League title.”
Haaland crowned Premier League’s top scorerThe Namibian
Erling Haaland scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time
“Erling Haaland's equaliser deep into stoppage time was too little, too late to save City's title challenge.”
Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by BournemouthThe Namibian
Erling Haaland provided cross to Semenyo for winning goal
“Semenyo illuminated a largely scrappy final late in the second half as he improvised a sublime finish to caress Erling Haaland's cross into the net.”
Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over ChelseaThe Namibian
Erling Haaland scored to halve City's arrears
“Within seconds they had a lifeline, though, as straight from kick-off Mateo Kovacic played in Haaland to halve the arrears.”
Advantage Arsenal as Man City held in six goal Everton thrillerThe Namibian
Erling Haaland scored the only goal
“Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Pep Guardiola's men ended the day top of the table for the first time since August, but the City boss was frustrated at his side's inability to win by a greater margin.”
Manchester City go top of Premier League as Burnley relegatedThe Namibian
Erling Haaland hit a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0
“Erling Haaland hit a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals and increase the pressure on Reds boss Arne Slot.”
Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semisThe Namibian
Erling Haaland was not risked in the friendly match on Friday
“Erling Haaland, who scored 16 of them, was not risked on Friday.”
Dutch end Norway's unbeaten run as Haaland restsThe Namibian
Erling Haaland netted his first Premier League goal from open play in nearly two months
“Erling Haaland then netted his first Premier League goal from open play for nearly two months before being handed a second-half rest by Pep Guardiola.”
Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home runThe Namibian
Erling Haaland has scored just once from open play in last 13 appearances
“The Norwegian is the runaway leader for the Golden Boot but has scored just once from open play in his last 13 appearances.”
Man City eye Premier League title twist as pressure mounts on Frank and HoweSpain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
About 30 teenage boys in Gobabis train informally after school without kit or coach, inspired by international footballers like Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland, hoping to build professional soccer careers locally and abroad.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifa declares the expanded 48-team World Cup across the United States, Mexico and Canada a triumph, marked by thrilling football and strong performances from smaller nations including Cape Verde, Curaçao, and Egypt, who reached knockout rounds in record numbers.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England and Argentina will meet in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the final on July 19. The match carries decades of rivalry, including a 1986 quarter-final encounter won by Argentina on goals from Diego Maradona, and takes place amid a lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham netted twice in extra-time to lead England past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final. England will face Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday with Kane and Haaland as their leading scorers; the winners will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals feature Argentina versus Switzerland, France versus Morocco, Spain versus Belgium, and Norway versus England, with matches beginning 9 July at various venues and times.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
France begin their push for a third World Cup title Thursday against African champions Morocco in a blockbuster quarter-final at Gillette Stadium. France have scored 14 goals in five games, with captain Kylian Mbappe accounting for seven of them, while Morocco advanced through the group phase and eliminated the Netherlands and Canada.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Torstein Traeen of Norway claimed the Tour de France race leader's yellow jersey while Mads Pedersen of Denmark won the fourth stage, a 182km stage from Carcassonne to Foix. Pedersen, the 2019 world champion, also took the green points jersey with his victory in the sprint finish.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England won 3-2 against Mexico in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca despite playing with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah received a red card early in the second half. The victory sets up a quarter-final match against Norway and is hailed as England's greatest win on foreign soil.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the team's last-16 World Cup loss to Norway should fuel future improvement, calling it "the start of a new cycle" rather than an ending. Ancelotti, who was appointed a year ago to guide Brazil to a record sixth World Cup title, dismissed suggestions he would step down.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Harry Kane also scoring from the penalty spot. England will face Norway in the last eight.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Norway will play Brazil in Sunday's World Cup last-16 match, hoping to repeat their 1998 group-stage victory. Erling Haaland, who scored his fifth goal at the tournament against Ivory Coast, is central to their hopes, though Coach Solbakken acknowledges Brazil are favourites.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored a late winner in the 86th minute as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 match, setting up a quarter-final against Brazil. It was Norway's first-ever knockout victory in World Cup history.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1, with Dembele opening in the seventh minute, scoring again on 20 minutes, and completing the hat-trick in the 32nd—one of the earliest in World Cup history. France advanced as Group I winners with nine points and 10 goals in three matches.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
France and Norway meet in a crucial World Cup group-stage match on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — both on four goals — set to feature prominently. France need only a draw to clinch first place in the group owing to superior goal difference.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 on Wednesday, securing top spot in Group C and progression to the last 32. Brazil will face the runners-up in Group F on June 29 in Houston.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at six World Cup tournaments, netting twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. The 41-year-old captain said it was "a difficult week, a dark week" but that he remained committed to helping his country achieve its objectives.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with two goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria, breaking Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals. Messi's tournament tally now stands at 18 goals.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on Monday to advance to the World Cup last 32, securing their progression with a game to spare.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cristiano Ronaldo had his fewest touches (25) in a full match at a major tournament for Portugal in a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo, with coach Roberto Martinez defending his decision to keep the 41-year-old on the field despite Portugal searching for a winner.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria to become the joint all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup appearance as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in Boston on Tuesday, their first match at a major tournament since 1998. The win left Norway top of Group I on goal difference, level with France on three points.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser to earn Norway a 1-1 draw with Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match, with Brahim Diaz having given Morocco an early lead.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland won his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City, scoring 27 goals in 35 league appearances as City fell short in their bid to retain the title. Haaland joins Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as three-time winners.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal clinched the Premier League title after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait for a top-flight championship and a six-year trophy drought under manager Mikel Arteta.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →