Haaland, Ronaldo, and Mbappé Make the List: The Longest Unbeaten Scoring Streaks in International Football History Revealed
Erling Haaland's brace against Brazil has propelled Norway into the World Cup quarter-finals, a historic first for the country. The Manchester City star scored with a header and a powerful effort, securing a 2-1 win. Haaland will now face England, the country of his birth, in the last eight.
Haaland described the day as "one of the most insane in Norwegian history," and has peaked multiple times during the tournament. With seven goals in five games, he is the biggest star of Norwegian football. His scoring streak for Norway is the longest in competitive international football history, with 27 goals in 14 games.
The 25-year-old's streak began with a goal against Slovenia in 2024 and includes 16 goals during World Cup qualifying. He is followed in the record books by legendary German striker Gerd Müller, who scored in 12 consecutive competitive games. Other notable players, including Michel Platini, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo, also feature in the top ten list of longest scoring streaks in competitive games.
Haaland described the day as "one of the most insane in Norwegian history," and has peaked multiple times during the tournament. With seven goals in five games, he is the biggest star of Norwegian football. His scoring streak for Norway is the longest in competitive international football history, with 27 goals in 14 games.
The 25-year-old's streak began with a goal against Slovenia in 2024 and includes 16 goals during World Cup qualifying. He is followed in the record books by legendary German striker Gerd Müller, who scored in 12 consecutive competitive games. Other notable players, including Michel Platini, Kylian Mbappé, and Cristiano Ronaldo, also feature in the top ten list of longest scoring streaks in competitive games.
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