OSLO – In a breathtaking display of attacking prowess, Erling Haaland scored five goals and provided two assists to propel Norway to a historic 11-1 victory over Moldova in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
The match, played at a raucous Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, was a one-sided affair from the start, with the Norwegian attack proving utterly unstoppable. Alongside Haaland’s phenomenal performance, Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard was a creative force, contributing three assists of his own.
The scoring was not limited to the Manchester City striker, however. Substitute Thelo Aasgaard came off the bench to deliver a stunning four-goal performance, cementing the night as one of the most dominant in Norwegian football history.
The 11-1 result stands as Norway’s largest-ever victory, a commanding statement that keeps them undefeated at the top of UEFA Group F. The emphatic win significantly boosts the nation’s chances of qualifying for their first FIFA World Cup since the 1998 tournament in France, showcasing a new era of talent led by its Premier League stars
