Erling Haaland has scored and Norway has humbled Italy 3-0 for the first time in 25 years in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Italy's World Cup qualification campaign has barely begun and already the country is worried about the shocking possibility of failing to reach the final tournament for a third consecutive time after a humiliating defeat by Norway.

Should Italy fans be worried? - Scoreline

Italy has another issue in defense before facing Erling Haaland and Norway on Friday in a World Cup qualifier.

Norway stunned Italy with a 3-0 win on Friday, handing the visitors a humiliating start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Now he's got a goal to go with his assist.Nusa, the young RB Leipzig star, takes the ball off teammate Morten Thorsby after a long goal kick, and slots home. Italy bossing the ball, trailing in OsloItaly have about 70%-possession and there's almost a half-hour gone,

Italy were dealt a 3-0 blow by Norway at the beginning of their 2026 World Cup qualification campaign on Friday night, which has already brought a genuine risk of missing out on direct qualification