A Manchester City marksman finally has the opportunity to play on the stage he has craved | OneFootball

Ever since signing for Manchester City, Erling Haaland has plundered goals for both club and country. Haaland has been ever-present for City as they have won trophies throughout his time at the club, and he is firmly established as arguably the world’s best striker. The one item lacking from Haaland’s resume was the opportunity to play at a major international tournament. Norway hadn’t qualified for the European Championships or the World Cup since Haaland rose to prominence. That changes this summer as Norway looms as a dark horse at this summer’s World Cup. Manchester City star Erling Haaland will finally get the opportunity he has long craved at the 2026 World Cup.

Erling Haaland will finally get his opportunity to play at the World Cup after helping Norway qualify with ease.

Once again, Erling Haaland had another strong season for Manchester City. He won the Premier League Golden Boot for the third time in four seasons. Haaland scored 38 goals and added 9 assists in all competitions as he overcame a flat spell in the middle of the season to again be vital to Pep Guardiola’s side. Haaland should enter the 2026 World Cup ready to fire.

Also, Erling Haaland was huge for Norway throughout their successful World Cup qualifying campaign. The powerhouse striker scored 16 goals as he played a important role in Norway’s dominant World Cup qualifying run. It now seems that Haaland is primed to finally perform on the biggest stage in this summer’s World Cup.

If Erling Haaland carries his Manchester City form to the World Cup, he could lead Norway on an epic run.

Norway faces a tricky group at this summer’s World Cup. They will face Iraq, Senegal, and France. To progress through Group I, a talented Norway side will have to be at their sparkling best. Norway’s squad is packed full of talent and at the forefront is Erling Haaland.

If Erling Haaland fires at the World Cup, which he is more than capable of doing, he could lead Norway on an epic run. With Haaland in their ranks, Norway has one of the best strikers in world football. They are also a team loaded with quality attacking players who can provide Haaland with the service he needs to thrive. Erling Haaland looms as the biggest wrecking ball at the World Cup. If he can fire in the goals like he always does for Manchester City and Norway, Haaland has the potential to shape this summer’s World Cup.

Erling Haaland will finally get the opportunity to play at the World Cup this summer. It is a stage that Haaland has long craved. Manchester City has long seen the best of Erling Haaland. Now it may be time for the World Cup stage to see that from one of the premier strikers in world football.