Germany Women’s National Team Secures Dominating Victory Over Norway in World Cup Qualification

The German women’s national football team continued their strong start to 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying with a commanding 4-0 victory over Norway on March 7, 2026, in Stavanger. This win strengthens their position at the top of Group A4, following a previous 5-0 triumph over Slovenia.

Key Match Details

Goals from Elisa Senß (18th minute), Carlotta Wamser (45+1 minute), Vivien Endemann (45+3 minute), and Jule Brand (58th minute) sealed the emphatic victory for Germany. The team, coached by Christian Wück, demonstrated both strategic play and commitment throughout the match.

Strategic Lineup and Early Challenges

Ahead of the match, coach Wück made three changes to the starting eleven from the 5-0 win against Slovenia. Nicole Anyomi replaced Shekiera Martinez as striker, while Janina Minge took over from Camilla Küver in defense. Linda Dallmann was initially benched, with Carlotta Wamser starting in the offensive midfield alongside Jule Brand.

Germany faced an early challenge as a misplaced pass from Brand nearly led to a Norwegian counterattack within the first three minutes. However, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger intervened with a crucial save, preventing an early deficit.

Goals and Goalkeeping Excellence

Elisa Senß opened the scoring for Germany in the 18th minute, converting a rebound for her fourth international goal. Despite a period where Norway gained momentum, goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger proved pivotal, making several key saves, including a double save in the 34th minute to deny Norway an equalizer.

Before halftime, Germany surged ahead with quick goals from Wamser, assisted by Endemann, and then Endemann herself, following a pass from Anyomi. Jule Brand extended the lead shortly after the break with a cool finish on a counterattack.

Looking Ahead

With six points from two matches, Germany leads qualifying Group A4. The team will next face Austria in a two-leg qualifier on April 14th and 18th, 2026, in Nuremberg and Ried, respectively, as they pursue direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Jella Veit made her debut in the 69th minute, subbing in for Minge.

Match Details

• Score: Norway 0 – 4 Germany
• Date: March 7, 2026
• Location: Lyse Arena, Stavanger, Norway
• Goals: Senß (18′), Wamser (45+1′), Endemann (45+3′), Brand (58′)
• Group: FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying – Group A4

Source: Deutschland in English, DFB Homepage