Haaland Scores Again as Norway Crush Italy in FIFA World Cup Qualifier
- Norway defeated Italy 3-0 at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on June 6, 2025, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
- Italy entered qualifying under pressure after missing the last two World Cups and being eliminated in previous playoffs.
- Norway scored all three goals in the first half, with Alexander Sorloth and Antonio Nusa scoring before Erling Haaland added his 41st international goal.
- Haaland’s goal came from a precise through ball by Martin Ødegaard, showcasing his composure while beating goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
- The loss left Italy with zero points and in fourth place in Group I, placing their qualification hopes in serious jeopardy while Norway remains perfect.
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Haaland scores again as Norway crush Italy in FIFA World Cup qualifier
Erling Haaland scored and Norway humbled Italy 3-0 for the first time in 25 years in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.Haaland collected a through ball from playmaker Martin Odegaard and rounded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the box
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