In a monumental achievement that broke a 90-year-old record, striker Erling Haaland became Norway's all-time leading goalscorer for the men's national team in 2024.
Haaland after hattrick against isreal,2025
At the remarkably young age of 24, the Manchester City star eclipsed the long-standing record held by legendary player Jørgen Juve.
The Record-Breaking Match
Haaland secured the historic record during a UEFA Nations League match in October 2024.
- Date: October 10, 2024
- Match: Norway vs. Slovenia (UEFA Nations League B)
- Venue: Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway
- Result: Norway won 3-0
- The Goals:
- Haaland scored Norway's first goal in the 7th minute, a right-footed strike that leveled him with the all-time record.
- He scored his second goal in the 62nd minute, officially surpassing the record.
Erasing a 90-Year Mark
The record Haaland broke was one of the most enduring in international football history, dating back to a time before World War II.
- Former Record Holder: Jørgen Juve, a prominent Norwegian footballer who later became a jurist and journalist.
- Juve's Record: 33 goals in 45 international appearances.
- The Duration: Juve's record had stood since the mid-1930s (the exact date for his final goal varies slightly in reports, but it was generally accepted to have stood since 1934 or 1937).
- Haaland's Feat: Haaland broke the record by scoring his 34th goal in just his 36th international appearance.
A Historic Achievement at a Young Age
Haaland's pace in reaching the milestone highlights his prodigious talent and clinical finishing ability on the international stage.
- Age: 24 years old at the time of breaking the record.
- Efficiency: He reached the tally of 34 goals in significantly fewer games than the previous record holder (36 caps versus Juve's 45 caps for 33 goals).
- Impact: This record further cements Haaland's status as one of the most dominant and prolific strikers in world football. He had already established himself as a record-breaker in club football, notably in the Premier League with Manchester City.
