Norway is one of the teams that have pretty much clinched a spot in the World Cup, thanks to carrying a 17-goal advantage over the Italians. It has helped the Scandinavian nation qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1998, finishing first in the group.

A shambolic 1-4 defeat to Norway at home ends Italy's automatic FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification hopes, sending the four-time champions into a win-or-bust playoff for the third successive cycle. Here