Key Takeaways:
- Norway claimed an emphatic 4:1 victory against Estonia in Group “I” World Cup qualifier
- Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland each scored a brace in a dominant second-half performance
- Norway, with 21 points from 7 matches, are almost certain to qualify directly for World Cup 2026
Match Analysis
The Norwegian national side continued their flawless World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign with a commanding 4:1 home win over Estonia in their penultimate Group “I” fixture. This result keeps their 100% record intact after seven matches of the qualifiers.
During a first half marked by clear Norwegian superiority, Erling Haaland remained uncharacteristically quiet, failing to attempt a single shot, while his teammates were unable to capitalise on their chances. However, the second half featured an offensive onslaught from the hosts as the goals came in quick succession.
🤖🇳🇴 Erling Haaland reaches 30 goals this season in all competitions with club and country!
53 goals in 47 games with Norway. pic.twitter.com/bMulbFtsDV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 13, 2025
Goal Scoring Sequence
The breakthrough arrived in the 50th minute when Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring with a header, finishing expertly from a Sander Berge cross. Sørloth struck again just two minutes later, meeting Julian Ryerson’s delivery with another headed effort. Four minutes on, Ryerson supplied another cross, this time for Haaland, who headed in Norway’s third. The home captain netted his second of the evening in the 62nd minute, volleying home a pass from David Møller Wolfe.
Estonia managed to pull one back in the 64th minute, with Robi Saarma finding the net courtesy of a through ball from Kevor Palumets, as the visitors salvaged a late consolation goal.
| Minute | Scorer | Assister | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Alexander Sørloth | Sander Berge | 1:0 |
| 52 | Alexander Sørloth | Julian Ryerson | 2:0 |
| 56 | Erling Haaland | Julian Ryerson | 3:0 |
| 62 | Erling Haaland | David Møller Wolfe | 4:0 |
| 64 | Robi Saarma | Kevor Palumets | 4:1 |
Qualification Implications
Norway’s position at the top of Group “I” is now virtually unassailable, boasting a perfect tally of 21 points with only a single round left to play. Even if second-placed Italy, on 15 points, were to defeat both Moldova and Norway in their final fixtures, the Scandinavians retain a massive 19-goal advantage in goal difference, rendering a direct qualification all but secured.
Estonia remain in the penultimate position in the group, sitting on 4 points.
