Erling Haaland has become the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Nations League. He reached 21 goals in just 17 appearances in the competition. This came after his brace in Norway’s 3-2 win over Denmark on September 24, 2026. No other player has scored more than 15 goals in the Nations League.
The top scorers list shows Haaland far ahead. Aleksandar Mitrovic of Serbia and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal both have 15 goals. Vedat Muriqi of Kosovo has 14. Romelu Lukaku of Belgium has 13. Viktor Gyokeres of Sweden has 10. Several players, including Edin Dzeko, Christian Eriksen, Kylian Mbappe, and Danel Sinani, have 9 goals each.
Haaland has scored at least six goals in every Nations League campaign he has played. Norway spent the first three seasons in League B. The 2026-27 season is their first in League A. Haaland scored twice against Denmark in his first match at that level. He also scored a hat-trick against Romania on October 11, 2020, in the competition’s early days.
The match against Denmark was Haaland’s first international game since the 2026 World Cup. He had scored seven goals at that tournament to help Norway reach the quarter-finals.
Haaland now has 64 goals in 56 appearances for Norway. That is an average of 1.14 goals per game. He has been Norway’s all-time top scorer since October 2024. His brace against Denmark took him past Ronaldo Nazario and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who both finished with 62 international goals. At 26 years old, Haaland has nearly double the goals of the second-place player on Norway’s all-time list.
…Scores Twice as Norway Beat Denmark 3-2 in Nations League Return
Erling Haaland picked up right where he left off. The Norway striker scored twice in his first match since the World Cup. Norway beat Denmark 3-2 in a Nations League game in Oslo on Thursday, September 24.
Haaland had a strong World Cup, scoring seven goals to help Norway reach the quarter-finals. He stayed hot against Denmark. Oscar Bobb put Norway ahead after four minutes. Haaland then made it 2-0 in the 18th minute. He made a sharp run into the box, received a through ball from Antonio Nusa, and squeezed a low shot through the goalkeeper’s legs.
Denmark fought back. Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund scored to level the match at 2-2 by the hour mark. But Haaland was not done. In the 74th minute, he scored the winner with a first-time strike from a short corner.
Haaland now has 64 goals in 56 games for Norway. He is only 26 years old. That total is nearly double the second-highest scorer on Norway’s all-time list. He also has 21 goals in 17 Nations League matches. That makes him the competition’s all-time top scorer.
…Surpasses Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo Nazario on the International Scoring List
Erling Haaland has moved past two football legends on the international scoring list. The Norway striker scored twice in his team’s 3-2 win over Denmark in the Nations League. That took his tally to 64 international goals. He has now surpassed the 62 goals scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo Nazario.
What makes this even more impressive is how quickly Haaland reached the milestone. He needed only 56 appearances for Norway. That is an average of more than one goal per game at the international level.
The match against Denmark was another strong performance from Haaland. Oscar Bobb opened the scoring for Norway in the 14th minute. Haaland doubled the lead just four minutes later. Antonio Nusa drove forward and slipped a pass into the box. Haaland finished low through the goalkeeper’s legs. Denmark fought back through Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund. They levelled the game at 2-2. But Haaland scored again in the 74th minute. He turned the ball into the net to secure the win.
Haaland is also in great form for Manchester City. He has scored seven goals in seven matches this season. Five of those came in his first five Premier League appearances. The other two were in a single Champions League match. Since joining City, he has scored 169 goals and provided 30 assists in 205 appearances. He has helped the club win two Premier League titles and a Champions League crown.
Norway will next face Portugal on Sunday. That match could decide the top spot in their Nations League group. Norway will then play Wales on Thursday, October 1. Haaland goes into both games with 64 international goals. He will have more chances to add to his record.
FAQs
Q. How many goals does Erling Haaland have for Norway?
A. Haaland has scored 64 goals in 56 games.
Q. How many Nations League goals has Haaland scored?
A. Haaland has scored 21 goals in 17 Nations League games.
Q. Who did Haaland surpass on the international scoring list?
A. Haaland moved past Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo Nazario.
Q. How many goals did Haaland score against Denmark?
A. Haaland scored two goals in Norway’s 3-2 win.
Q. Who will Norway face next?
A. Norway will face Portugal next.
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