Haaland scored twice in 2 minutes, forcing Norway to make Italy seek a path to the 2026 World Cup through the play-offs.

Italy suffered a heavy 1-4 loss to Norway at San Siro in a match where Erling Haaland shone with a brace. This outcome officially forced them into the 2026 World Cup play-offs.

Although Pio Esposito scored early, coach Gennaro Gattuso’s team failed to secure a win against the powerful and frighteningly efficient top-ranked team from Northern Europe.