Erling Haaland has just done something no other Norway player has this century
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Ciaran Morrison
Tue 9 September 2025 22:30, UK
Erling Haaland continues to create more history as he helped Norway to an emphatic 11-1 victory over Moldova in World Cup qualification.
The resounding win means Norway stay top of their qualification group, six points above Italy albeit having played a game more.
Haaland has scored three goals in his opening three Premier League fixtures this season and continued his fine start to the season on international duty.
Man City lost 2-1 to Brighton in their last Premier League fixture, in which Haaland netted the opener, and the 25-year-old will return to club duties for a clash against rivals Man United.
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It was the perfect night for Haaland and Norway, with the game wrapped up by half-time.
Haaland had a hat-trick within 43 minutes, and Arsenal‘s Martin Odegaarad also got on the scoresheet.
Minutes Played89Goals5Assists2Total Shots10Expected Goals2.09Erling Haaland’s stats for Norway against Moldova as per Fotmob.
More goals could have been scored as Haaland missed three big chances and hit the woodwork, as he became the first Norwegian to hit more than four goals in a senior international this century.
Norway have not qualified for a World Cup since 1998, and Haaland is currently the protagonist in their push to end that long drought.
If Pep Guardiola can keep a Haaland in this form fit then Man City could push for the Premier League title once again.