Norway 5-0 Kazakhstan: Erling Haaland Scores Hat-Trick to Seal Promotion

Erling Haaland was in sensational form as Norway secured promotion to League A of the Nations League with a comfortable win over Kazakhstan.

Haaland scored a hat-trick to take his tally for the season to 20 goals, while Alexander Sorloth and Mohamed Elyounoussi also got on the scoresheet as Norway made it four wins from six in the Nations League.

The victory means Norway will play in League A for the first time since 2014, while Kazakhstan will remain in League B.

Haaland opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a typically clinical finish, before doubling his tally just 10 minutes later. Sorloth made it 3-0 early in the second half, before Haaland completed his hat-trick with two goals in the final 20 minutes.

Elyounoussi added a fifth goal in the dying seconds to put the icing on the cake for Norway, who were far too strong for Kazakhstan on the night.

The victory was a perfect way for Norway to end their Nations League campaign, and they will now be looking ahead to the 2024 European Championship, where they will be hoping to make a big impact.

Haaland's hat-trick was his second in as many games, and he now has 20 goals for the season for club and country.

The 22-year-old is one of the most in-form strikers in the world right now, and he will be hoping to continue his goalscoring form when Norway take on Ireland in a friendly next week.

Norway's promotion to League A is a sign of the progress that they have made in recent years, and they will now be hoping to establish themselves as one of the top teams in Europe.

They have a talented squad, led by Haaland, and they will be confident of making a big impact in the 2024 European Championship.