Erling Haaland scored 12 goals in Norway's last four World Cup qualifiers

Generational goalgetter Erling Haaland will get a crack at his first major tournament next summer, after leading Norway to the World Cup.

And the 25-year-old Manchester City striker did it in sensational style, scoring 16 goals in eight World Cup qualifiers - netting at least once in every one of those games.

That makes him the top scorer in 2026 World Cup qualifying in any continent.

And his country's 4-1 win in Italy on Sunday, where Haaland scored twice, means they will be playing in next summer's World Cup in North America.