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Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway secured their first World Cup appearance in 28 years with a 4-1 win over Italy at San Siro, leaving Italy to the playoffs.
- Norway defeated Italy 4-1 at San Siro to qualify for the World Cup, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Jørgen Strand Larsen sealing the win.
- Italy struck first via Pio Esposito, but Antonio Nusa levelled for Norway before the break, after which Norway sat deep and relied on counters to protect their position.
- Possession figures showed Italy dominating early with 64.1% possession, but Matteo Politano had an early chance and Italy managed just one goal before the break.
- Italy now face the playoff route after the defeat, increasing pressure on Gattuso and his squad following a poor night.
- Coverage ran as live updates from the San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy on Monday, reshuffling the group's qualification race and boosting Norway's prospects over Italy.
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The Norwegian national football team has qualified for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico with a victory over Italy. Superstar Erling Haaland's team won 4:1 at the San Silo Stadium in Milan and has been part of a World Cup for the first time since 1998.
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Norway's Perfect Qualifier: Triumph in Italy, World Cup Beckons | Sports-Games
Norway's Perfect Qualifier: Triumph in Italy, World Cup Beckons Norway clinched their place in the 2026 World Cup with a decisive 4-1 win against Italy in their final qualifier match on Sunday. This marks the end of a remarkable campaign where Norway maintained a flawless record, finishing six points ahead of Italy, who now face playoff challenges for the third successive time.Despite an aggressive start and an early goal by Francesco Pio Esposi…
The Norwegian national football team has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998, after convincingly defeating Italy at the San Siro tonight with a score of 4:1.
Italy has missed the direct qualification for the World Cup. Against Norway the Squadra Azzurra disappoints in the second half on the whole line. Portugal qualifies by shooting party, Hungary experiences a last-minute drama. Thomas Tuchel creates with England extraordinary.
Italy loses against Norway and has to enter the play-offs. The Norwegians can qualify for a World Cup final for the first time since 1998.
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