Norway kicked off its World Cup qualifying campaign with a resounding 5-0 victory over Moldova, powered by Erling Haaland's goal. This marks a significant moment as Norway aims to return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998. With high hopes placed on star players like Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Norway is seen as the favorite in Group I, which includes Estonia and Israel. Haaland, despite his remarkable club success, seeks to guide his nation to major tournaments after narrowly missing out in previous qualifiers.
Haaland scored Norway's second goal against the outmatched Moldova, boosting his international tally to an impressive 39 goals in 40 appearances since 2019.
Norway is favored to win Group I, which also includes Estonia and Israel, as they seek to reach the 2026 World Cup.
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