Norway Crush Moldova 11–1 in World Cup 2026 Qualifier with Haaland Penta-trick
Norway delivered a staggering 11–1 victory over Moldova in the sixth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Erling Haaland netted five goals, Osgor struck four, with Horn and Ødegaard also on the scoresheet. Moldova’s only goal came via an own goal by Estegor.
Match Flow
Norway seized control from the start and opened the scoring in the sixth minute when Horn converted Haaland’s assist. Just five minutes later, Haaland doubled the lead before completing a first-half hat-trick. Ødegaard added another to make it 5–0 at the break.
The second half turned into a rout. Haaland scored twice more to complete a penta-trick, while Osgor netted four times, including once from the penalty spot. In the 74th minute, Estegor put the ball into his own net, giving Moldova a brief consolation. Late on, Osgor and Haaland combined again to push the tally into double figures, sealing an emphatic 11–1 result.
Key Highlights
- Haaland scored five goals, completing a rare penta-trick
- Osgor bagged four goals, including one from the spot
- Horn and Ødegaard each scored once
- Estegor’s own goal was Moldova’s sole contribution
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that Erling Haaland suffered an unusual injury when he was struck in the face by Norway’s team bus, leaving him with a bleeding mouth and three stitches.
