Italy’s hopes of securing direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were dashed last night at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, as Norway produced a commanding second-half performance to seal their place at the finals.
Italy endured a humbling 4–1 defeat to Norway in their World Cup qualifying clash at San Siro. Despite taking an early lead through Francesco Pio Esposito, the Azzurri were undone by a relentless second-half surge from the visitors. Antonio Nusa leveled the score before Erling Haaland netted a decisive brace in the space of two minutes. Jørgen Strand Larsen’s late strike capped off a dominant display that secured Norway’s first World Cup qualification in 28 years.
The result leaves Italy facing the uncertainty of the playoff route, while Norway celebrated completing their campaign with maximum points and a historic return to football’s biggest stage.
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