Haaland Nets Five as Norway Crushes Moldova in World cup Qualifier
Oslo, Norway – Erling Haaland delivered a historic performance Friday, scoring all five goals as Norway routed Moldova 5-0 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The Manchester City striker’s dominant display at Ullevaal Stadion propelled Norway to a crucial victory in Group D.
The win significantly boosts Norway’s chances of securing a spot in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament. Haaland’s prolific scoring form underscores his status as one of the world’s most dangerous forwards and provides a major lift to the national team’s aspirations. This qualifier marks a pivotal moment in Norway’s campaign, setting the stage for upcoming matches against key rivals.
Haaland opened the scoring in the 7th minute and continued his onslaught, adding goals in the 33rd, 43rd, 52nd, and 78th minutes. The performance marks his second international five-goal haul, cementing his place in Norwegian football history.
Norway currently sits in second place in Group D, trailing only Romania. The team will continue their qualifying campaign with a match against Albania on Monday.This victory provides a strong foundation for Norway as thay pursue qualification for their first World Cup since 1998.
