Who said there are no underdogs in Europe? Two 10-goal wins in the European preliminaries of the World Cup, but still failed to break the German record

The 2026 World Cup European qualifiers have reached two-thirds of the schedule. During this period, there were two astonishing scores of more than 10 goals. It became the most dominant performance in this round of qualifiers and also highlighted the clear pattern of strong and weak in European football.

In September, the Norwegian team shocked the football world by beating Moldova 11-1. Led by superstar Haaland, this Nordic powerhouse was in complete control of the game, attacking one after another like a tidal wave. Harland himself also made many achievements in the game and became a key figure in the team's victory.

This big victory not only demonstrated the strong offensive firepower of the Norwegian team, but also gave them a huge advantage in the group standings. As of now, their goal difference is as high as +26, far surpassing their competitor Italy (goal difference +10), and they have taken the initiative in competing for the right to qualify for the group.

Entering October, the Austrian team also staged a goal feast. They swept Europe's "big fish" San Marino 10-0 at home, creating the largest victory in team history. This victory not only refreshed the Austrian national team's winning record, but also fully demonstrated their excellent ability to seize opportunities and tactical execution when facing weak teams.

Although the two big wins between Norway and Austria can be called the "classic battles" of the European Qualifiers of this World Cup, the record for the largest point difference in the history of the European Qualifiers is still held by the German team. In 1969, Germany defeated Cyprus 12-0. This record has lasted for more than half a century and no one can break it to this day.

However, in addition to these one-sided games, this year's European qualifiers also frequently suffered upsets. Weaker teams such as the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Kosovo have drawn or defeated traditional strong teams one after another, showing their tenacious competitiveness. This shows that although strong teams can still win easily when facing the weakest opponents, the overall strength gap in European football is gradually narrowing, and the suspense and unpredictability of the game are also increasing.

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