Italy thrashed by Norway as Belgium held in World Cup qualifying
Italy thrashed by Norway as Belgium held in World Cup qualifying
June 07, 2025 / 10:59 AM
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.
Alexander Sorloth, Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland all scored in the first half in pouring rain in Oslo as Norway made it a night to forget for Italy, who missed out on the last two World Cups.