Sports · 1 July 2026

Haaland could reach 260 international goals

Footballer Erling Haaland's incredible scoring rate could see him break Cristiano Ronaldo's record in just over seven years. He currently has 60 goals in 53 games for Norway, averaging one every 72 minutes. This projection suggests he could hit 260 international goals by the time he's 41, assuming Norway qualifies for tournaments.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 July 2026 at 4:50

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