Norway defeated Moldova 11-1 in this round of World Cup qualifiers, and Haaland scored 5 goals.

Statistics show that he is also the first player to have 5 goals in the World and Europe preparatory in 1977 after Hans Klankel (Austria vs. Malta).

Alzgarde is the second substitute player to score a hat-trick in this World Cup qualifier. The first place is Jamie McLaren (Australia), against Bangladesh.