FIFA’s European qualifiers Football teams Moldova vs Norway are playing the 2026 World Cup UEFA Qualifier match of Group I on March 22, 2025, at 17:30 local time.
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It is the first UEFA Group Stage I match that marks the 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifier on March 22, 2025, at 01:30 UTC at the Zimbru Stadium in Moldova.
Moldova recently lost their match against the Malta Football Team. Meanwhile, Norway’s latest result was a 5-1 against Kazakhstan on November 17, 2024, in the National League. In their most recent encounter on Jan 15, 2014, the Norway squad secured a 2-1 victory.
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification points table, Moldova and Norway played their first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
It has significant implications for both teams as they look to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Norway has historically dominated the rivalry, with 4 wins, while Moldova has no victories, alongside 1 draw between the two teams in 5 games.
Possible Starting lineups for Moldova vs Norway

There are no recent head-to-head matches, Norway has secured 4 wins and Moldova is looking for his first victory. Considering recent formations, both coaches are expected to maintain their successful setups.
Moldova (5-3-2)
Goalkeeper: Dorian Celeadnic
Defenders: Sergiu Platica, Victor Mudrac, Veaceslav Posmac, Ioan-Călin Revenco, Oleg Reabciuk
Midfielders: Vadim Rață, Mihail Caimacov, Nichita Moțpan
Forwards: Virgiliu Postolachi, Ion Nicolaescu
Norway (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Mads Hedenstad Christiansen
Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, Fredrik André Bjørkan
Midfielders: Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard
Forwards: Jens Petter Hauge, Erling Haaland, Alexander Sørloth
Match Information
- When: Friday, March 22
- Stadium: Zimbru Stadium Chișinău, Moldova
- Time: 17:30 in the UK
- Where to watch Moldova vs Norway? : Fanatiz (Live FIFA games in the US), ESPN and Sky Sports
- Live Score: fifa.com, fifaworldcupnews.com
H2H
Norway has historically dominated the rivalry, with 4 wins, while Moldova has no victories, alongside 1 draw between the two teams in 5 games.
Moldova vs Norway Prediction
- Moldova – 00
- Norway – 02