Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reached another milestone in his already illustrious career by scoring his 40th international goal in Norway’s 4-2 victory over Israel in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This achievement cements his place as the leading goal scorer across Europe’s top-five leagues this season, further solidifying his reputation as one of the most prolific forwards in modern football.

The 23-year-old striker, who has been in exceptional form, played a pivotal role in Norway’s latest triumph. He partnered effectively with Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard, who delivered a masterclass in playmaking by providing three assists during the match, including a crucial one for Haaland’s goal.

This latest goal adds to Haaland’s already staggering statistics for the season. Across all competitions, he has now registered 38 goals and five assists in 46 matches for club and country, surpassing every other goal scorer in Europe’s elite leagues.

His dominance extends beyond the international stage. In the Premier League, Haaland recently set another record by reaching 100 goal contributions in just 94 appearances, making him the fastest player in league history to achieve this feat. This shattered the long-standing record of Alan Shearer, who reached the milestone in 100 matches back in 1995.

Haaland’s impact on Manchester City remains immense. As the club’s top scorer in the Premier League this season, he has netted 21 goals in 28 appearances, playing a crucial role in Pep Guardiola’s pursuit of both domestic and European success.

With Norway continuing their push for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Haaland’s form will be key in determining their fate in the qualifiers. The star forward will now shift his focus back to club football, as he prepares to lead Manchester City’s attack in their upcoming FA Cup quarter-final clash against Bournemouth on March 30.