Netherlands vs Norway
head-to-head record
- Netherlands wins
- 11
- Draws
- 7
- Norway wins
- 5
23 meetings, 1919 to 2026Goals: Netherlands 49, Norway 29
Netherlands and Norway have met 23 times since 1919. Netherlands have won 11, Norway 5, and 7 matches ended level. They last met on 27 March 2026, when Netherlands won 2–1 in a friendly.
The 23 meetings have produced 78 goals, 3.39 per game. The biggest win is Netherlands’ 9–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1972. Netherlands are unbeaten in the last nine meetings (6 wins, 3 draws). They went 19 years without meeting, between 1973 and 1992.
Who has won more, Netherlands or Norway?
All matches23 matches
Competitive10 matches
Friendlies13 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Netherlands 49, Norway 293.39 per game
- First meeting
- Norway 1–1 NetherlandsFriendly, 31 Aug 1919
- Most recent
- Netherlands 2–1 NorwayFriendly, 27 Mar 2026
- Netherlands’ biggest win
- Netherlands 9–0 NorwayWorld Cup qualifying, 1 Nov 1972
- Norway’s biggest win
- Norway 4–0 NetherlandsFriendly, 27 Sept 1953
- Most goals in a meeting
- Netherlands 9–0 NorwayWorld Cup qualifying, 1 Nov 1972
- Current run
- Netherlands unbeaten in 9
- TFN Elo rating now
- Netherlands 2038 (9th), Norway 1960 (15th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Netherlands2Norway1
Friendly
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Netherlands2Norway0
World Cup qualifying
Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Norway1Netherlands1
World Cup qualifying
Oslo, Norway
- Netherlands2Norway0
World Cup qualifying
Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Norway0Netherlands1
World Cup qualifying
Oslo, Norway
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Netherlands win and drops with every Norway win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Netherlands's home games
11 matches
722
NetherlandsDrawsNorway
In Norway's home games
12 matches
453
NetherlandsDrawsNorway
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Netherlands | Draws | Norway | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27–24 |
| World Cup qualifying | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18–4 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1 | 2 | |
| 1920s | 2 | 13 | |
| 1930s | 1 | 6 | |
| 1940s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1950s | 5 | 20 | |
| 1960s | 1 | 3 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 12 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 8 | |
| 2000s | 3 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 7 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Netherlands | Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 41995 to 2009 | 21951 to 1953 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 91993 to 2026 | 41919 to 1936 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 9 June 1993 to 12 October 1994.
Top scorers in Netherlands vs Norway
- 1Johan CruyffNetherlands3
- 2Johan NeeskensNetherlands3
- 3Kjetil RekdalNorway2(2 penalties)
- 4Willy BrokampNetherlands2
Scorer records exist for 9 of the 23 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Netherlands and Norway played each other?
23 times, starting on 31 August 1919. 10 of those meetings were competitive and 13 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Netherlands and Norway?
Netherlands, with 11 wins to 5. 7 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Netherlands vs Norway?
Netherlands’ 9–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 1 November 1972 in Rotterdam.
When did Netherlands and Norway last play?
On 27 March 2026 in Amsterdam, when Netherlands won 2–1 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Netherlands and Norway?
In 10 competitive matches, Netherlands have 6 wins, Norway have 1, and 3 ended level.
Every Netherlands vs Norway result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2–1 | Norway | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Norway | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 1–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 2–0 | Norway | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 0–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| Norway | 0–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 3–0 | Norway | Euro qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 1–1 | Netherlands | Euro qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 0–0 | Norway | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 2–1 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| Norway | 1–2 | Netherlands | World Cup qualifying | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 9–0 | Norway | World Cup qualifying | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 2–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 7–1 | Norway | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 0–0 | Netherlands | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 3–0 | Norway | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 4–0 | Netherlands | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 2–3 | Norway | Friendly | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 1–2 | Netherlands | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Netherlands | 3–3 | Norway | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Netherlands | 1–4 | Norway | Friendly | Amsterdam, Netherlands | |
| Norway | 4–4 | Netherlands | Friendly | Oslo, Norway | |
| Norway | 1–1 | Netherlands | Friendly | Oslo, Norway |
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.