BOLASPORT.COM – Erling Haaland and towering 194-centimeter striker Alexander Sorloth have propelled the Norway national team closer to the 2026 World Cup Finals following a dominant victory over Estonia.
Playing on home turf at Ullevaal Stadion on Wednesday, November 13, 2025, for the seventh matchday of the European Qualifiers, the Norway national team encountered little resistance in their commanding 4-1 triumph over Estonia.
Alexander Sorloth and Erling Haaland were the pivotal figures in Norway’s emphatic win, with both prolific strikers netting a brace. Estonia’s sole reply came courtesy of Robi Saarma.
This crucial result solidified Norway’s position at the summit of Group I, accumulating an impressive 21 points from seven fixtures. They now hold a formidable six-point advantage over second-placed Italy, boasting a superior goal difference of +29 compared to Italy’s +10. At the time of this report, Italy was yet to play their match against Moldova. The final, and potentially decisive, Group I fixture will see Norway face off against Italy.
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Match Proceedings
Determined to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup, Norway adopted an attacking stance right from the kick-off. Just seven minutes into the game, the home side crafted their first significant opportunity when Antonio Nusa unleashed a shot from the left side of the penalty area, though it unfortunately veered wide of the target. Patrick Berg’s long-range effort similarly failed to find its mark. In the 18th minute, David Moller Wolfe posed a threat to Estonia’s defense with a header that deflected off an opponent, resulting in a corner kick. Three minutes later, Alexander Sorloth’s header also sailed narrowly over the crossbar, ensuring the first half concluded in a goalless stalemate.
The second half saw a flood of goals from Norway, spearheaded by their two star strikers. The deadlock was finally broken in the 50th minute when Sorloth powerfully headed home Sander Berge’s precise cross for Norway’s opening goal. Just two minutes later, Sorloth demonstrated his aerial prowess once more, diving to head in a second, doubling Norway’s advantage.
Norway needed only another four minutes to extend their lead, with Erling Haaland joining the scoresheet, also via a header. The Manchester City striker found the net again in the 62nd minute, clinically converting his second goal with a first-time strike after latching onto David Moller Wolfe’s cross at the far post.
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Refusing to surrender, Estonia managed to pull one back just three minutes later with a goal from Robi Saarma. However, despite their efforts, no further goals were scored before the final whistle.
Final Score: Norway 4-1 Estonia (Alexander Sorloth 50′, 52′, Erling Haaland 56′ 62′; Robi Saarma 65′)
Norway Lineup: 1-Orjan Nyland, 14-Julian Ryerson, 3-Kristoffer Ajer, 17-Torbjorn Heggem, 5-David Moller Wolfe (15-Fredrik Bjørkan 86′), 22-Oscar Bobb (10-Andreas Schjelderup 69′), 8-Sander Berge, 6-Patrick Berg (2-Morten Thorsby 74′), 20-Antonio Nusa (19-Aaron Donnum 86′), 7-Alexander Sorloth (18-Kristian Thorstvedt 74′), 9-Erling Haaland
Coach: Ståle Solbakken
Estonia Lineup: 1-Karl Hein, 6-Rasmus Peetson, 2-Märten Kuusk, 18-Karol Mets, 19-Michael Schjønning-Larsen, 4-Markus Soomets, 10-Kevor Palumets (20-Markus Poom 83′), 7-Robi Saarma (17-Martin Miller 69′), 5-Rocco Robert Shein (14-Patrik Kristal 83′), 23-Vladislav Sinyavskiy, 15-Rauno Sappinen (16-Märten-Chris Paalberg 83′)
Coach: Jürgen Henn
Summary
Norway’s national team moved closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after a dominant 4-1 victory over Estonia in their European Qualifier. The match took place at Ullevaal Stadion on November 13, 2025.
Alexander Sorloth and Erling Haaland spearheaded Norway’s win, each scoring twice. This victory puts Norway in the lead in Group I with 21 points, a six-point advantage over Italy. Norway’s next match is against Italy, a potentially decisive game.
