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Norway close to World Cup qualification after beating Estonia

Erling Haaland scored as Norway defeated Estonia 4-1, moving them closer to their first World Cup qualification since 1998.


Norway close to World Cup qualification after beating Estonia

Erling Haaland scored again, and Norway moved a step closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a 4-1 victory over Estonia in Oslo on Thursday. The win all but secures a spot for Norway, a potent attacking side, in next year's tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Norway has a vastly superior goal difference compared to Italy, which is second in Group I and six points behind. "This was a great performance, we controlled the game from the start," said the Norway head coach. "Now we will focus on the next match."