Overview
- The defeat confirms Italy will face the World Cup playoffs for the third consecutive cycle.
- Erling Haaland scored twice in a dominant second half as Norway completed eight wins from eight and ended a 28-year absence from the tournament.
- Home supporters booed at San Siro and head coach Gennaro Gattuso issued a public apology.
- Match analysis underscored Italy's defensive frailties and noted the absences of Riccardo Calafiori, Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean.
- Pio Esposito opened the scoring for Italy and continued his rapid rise, while focus now shifts to the draw that will set the semifinal opponent.