US EditionHaaland’s Two Goals Bring Norway to the Brink of World Cup Qualification
Norway's strong goal difference and Haaland's 14 goals in qualifiers have nearly secured their first World Cup appearance since 1998, officials said.
- In Oslo on Nov. 13, 2025, Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, netted twice as Norway defeated Estonia 4-1.
- With 4 of Norway's European-best 33 goals, Haaland has driven qualification momentum as Norway's goal difference surpasses Italy's six points behind in Group I, with Norway's victory virtually securing next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- All goals arrived in the second half, with Haaland scoring twice within a six-minute span after Alexander Sörloth put the hosts 2-0 shortly after the break.
- If Italy national team fails to win at Moldova later Thursday, Norway will advance while Italy settles for playoffs, and Norway travels to play Italy on Sunday.
- A Norway advance would mark their first World Cup since 1998, with decisive matches including France vs Ukraine and Portugal at Ireland, while England has already secured qualification.
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Haaland's two goals bring Norway to the brink of World Cup qualification
Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway moves even closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 by beating Estonia 4-1 in Oslo.
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