Overview
- Norway beat Italy 4-1 in Rome, with two goals from Erling Haaland securing the nation’s first World Cup appearance since 1998.
- Haaland finished UEFA qualifying with 16 goals in eight matches, leading the confederation by eight over the next-highest scorers.
- The striker has scored in 11 consecutive international games, equalling Abdul Ghani Minhat’s all-time streak as confirmed by the IFFHS.
- Haaland’s international tally stands at 55 goals in 48 caps, and he has 32 goals in 20 games for club and country this season.
- Manchester City face workload questions as Haaland has logged more minutes than any teammate, Guardiola resists resting him, and rotation could tighten during Omar Marmoush’s AFCON absence.