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According to Opta statistics reported by Hupu Soccer on July 6, Norway striker Erling Haaland has set a World Cup record for efficiency. In the tournament, Haaland has touched the ball only 69 times while scoring 5 goals, averaging just 13.8 touches per goal. This is the lowest average number of touches among any player with more than one goal since detailed statistics began in the 1966 World Cup. The record comes ahead of Norway's Round of 16 match against Brazil. The statistic highlights Haaland's exceptional poaching ability and minimal involvement in build-up play, making him one of the most clinical finishers in World Cup history.
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Hupu Football News — July 06 — In the World Cup round of 16, Norway is set to face Brazil.
According to Opta statistics, Erling Haaland averages just 13.8 touches per goal in the World Cup, having scored 5 goals from 69 touches.
This is the lowest average number of touches per goal among any player with more than one goal since detailed statistics began at the 1966 World Cup.
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