Norway’s national football team has made significant strides recently. They have officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals, set to take place in North America next year. This achievement comes after a stellar qualifying campaign in which they secured a perfect record of eight wins from eight matches. Norway scored a remarkable total of 37 goals while conceding only five.
Star Players and Key Performances
The standout player for Norway has been striker Erling Haaland, who netted 16 goals during the qualification process. Notably, he played a crucial role in one match against Moldova, where he contributed to an astounding seven goals in an 11-1 victory.
- Qualification Record: 8 wins from 8 matches
- Total Goals Scored: 37
- Total Goals Conceded: 5
- Erling Haaland’s Goals: 16 goals
- Match Against Moldova: 11-1 win
Upcoming Fixtures and Player Call-Ups
With the main European qualifying stage completed, focus now shifts to preparing for the World Cup. Norway has called up two Manchester United players from their women’s team for upcoming international fixtures. Elisabeth Terland and Lisa Naalsund will represent Norway in matches against Brazil and Denmark.
The match against Brazil is scheduled for November 28, with a kick-off at 18:00. Following that, Norway will face Denmark on December 1 at 17:00.
Player Statistics
Both Terland and Naalsund have made significant contributions to their club and national teams:
| Player | Appearances | Goals | National Team Debut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Terland | 9 | 2 | 2019 |
| Lisa Naalsund | 7 | 1 | 2017 |
These selections highlight Norway’s commitment to building a competitive team for the World Cup, emphasizing the importance of both emerging and established players.
