Haaland Chases Golden Boot Glory in Historic World Cup Campaign
The Manchester City striker proved to be the difference maker once again, breaching Alisson Becker's defense twice to secure a historic 2-1 victory for Norway in the Round of 16 clash at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
With his latest brace, the 25-year-old forward has surged to the top of the tournament's goalscoring charts with seven goals, firmly establishing himself alongside Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in a thrilling race for the Golden Boot.
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Speaking to AFP after the match, a jubilant Haaland expressed his disbelief, stating, "To score seven goals for Norway at the World Cup, it feels unreal and I am speechless. I have to pinch my own arm because this is just incredible."
The prolific striker has now become only the eighth European player to score in his opening four World Cup matches, while also becoming the first player to net a brace against Brazil in the tournament since Germany's Toni Kroos and Andre Schuerrle did so in 2014.