Overview
- The victory at San Siro confirmed Norway’s first men’s World Cup appearance since 1998.
- Norway finished qualifying with eight wins from eight, outscoring opponents 37-5.
- Italy went ahead through Francesco Pio Esposito before Antonio Nusa equalized, Haaland netted twice late, and Jørgen Strand Larsen added a stoppage-time fourth.
- Erling Haaland ended qualifying as Norway’s leading scorer with 16 goals in eight matches.
- Unable to overturn a nine-goal swing for top spot, Italy now head to UEFA play-offs scheduled for March 2026.