Haaland's Unstoppable Form
Erling Haaland is the striker who always scores. With a goals-per-game record unmatched in international football history, the Manchester City No.9 is a predator in the modern game. Whether wearing Norway or City colors, his business is goals—and business is booming.
World Cup Quarter-Final Showdown
This Saturday night in Miami, Haaland will look to destroy England's World Cup dreams. Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions face Haaland's Norway with a semi-final spot at stake. Haaland enters the match brimming with confidence after scoring a double in the last 16 to eliminate Brazil. He outmuscled Arsenal's Gabriel to head home Norway's first goal, then sealed victory with a fine second.
Ridiculous International Record
Haaland has seven goals in his debut World Cup, putting him in contention for the Golden Boot. Four of those have been match-winning strikes. His international record stands at a staggering 62 goals in 54 senior appearances, including scoring in each of his past 14 competitive matches for Norway. During that run, he has bagged 27 goals—an absolutely ridiculous feat.
England's Familiar Foe
England know Haaland well. In four Premier League seasons at the Etihad, he has scored 112 goals in 132 matches. Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly are current teammates; John Stones recently left the club. Ezri Konsa and Dan Burn are more than familiar with the 6ft 4in behemoth's ways. It is stupid how good he is.
Can England Stop Him?
But is it stupid to think England can stop him on Saturday night? Should fans fear Haaland wrecking their first World Cup chance since 1966? The Haaland slide-o-meter lets fans rate their worry level about the big man.
