A scoring chasm! Haaland reaches 60 goals much faster than Messi and Ronaldo
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Erling Haaland continues to deliver jaw-dropping numbers for the Norway national team: the striker has now hit the 60-goal mark in just 53 matches.
Details: For comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo needed 130 matches to reach 60 goals for Portugal, while Lionel Messi required 122 games for Argentina to hit the same milestone.
The difference is staggering: Haaland reached this figure 69 matches faster than Messi and 77 matches quicker than Ronaldo.
The Athletic described Haaland's scoring record as "otherworldly"—and the numbers truly speak for themselves. Norway's frontman continues to cement his reputation as one of the most lethal strikers on the planet.
Reminder: Earlier, Haaland scored his 60th international goal for Norway in their 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash against Ivory Coast.
