Norway delivered a stunning 3-0 victory over Italy in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash at Ullevaal Stadion, shaking up Group I and putting the Azzurri’s campaign on the back foot.
The match’s defining moment came in the 34th minute when 20-year-old Antonio Nusa dazzled the crowd. The Norwegian winger weaved through the Italian defense, leaving two defenders on the ground before blasting a spectacular shot into the top corner—cementing his status as one of Europe’s most exciting young talents Earlier, Alexander Sørloth had opened the scoring, and Erling Haaland sealed the result just before halftime with his 41st goal in 42 appearances for Norway.
Despite Italy controlling 63% of possession and boasting a 90% pass accuracy, their attack faltered, managing only one shot on target. Norway, meanwhile, were ruthlessly efficient, converting three of their four shots on target into goals The result marked Italy’s first consecutive losses in World Cup qualifiers, deepening concerns after their recent struggles to reach major tournaments.
With this emphatic win, Norway now tops Group I with nine points from three matches, while Italy, who have played just once, sit fourth with a –3 goal difference and mounting pressure to recover in their upcoming fixtures.
