Erling Haaland has made an impressive start at the World Cup. The Norwegian striker scored twice in the match against Senegal on Monday night, ensuring Norway’s advancement to the knockout round for the first time since 1998. His performance places him among an elite group of players.

Haaland joined the ranks of players like England’s Harry Kane (2018), Poland’s Grzegorz Lato (1974), France’s Just Fontaine (1958), Hungary’s Sandor Kocsis (1954), and Argentina’s Guillermo Stabile (1930) by scoring multiple goals in his first two World Cup appearances, according to OptaJoe. Haaland now boasts goals in 12 consecutive competitive international matches.

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At only 25 years old, Haaland’s achievements suggest he might become one of football’s all-time greats. Meanwhile, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, approaching his 39th birthday on June 24, recently set a new World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals against Austria in a 2-0 win.

If Haaland maintains his current momentum, he could join the list of legendary players in football history. Kylian Mbappe of France, close to Messi in terms of World Cup goals, also scored his 15th and 16th goals during a 3-0 victory over Iraq.

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A highly anticipated match between Haaland’s Norway and Mbappe’s France is set for Friday. This game will determine the top position in Group I. Both teams have already secured six points and a place in the Round of 32 with one group stage match remaining. The match will take place at 3 p.m. in Boston.