Haaland scores again as Norway crush Italy in FIFA World Cup qualifier
OSLO, NORWAY - JUNE 6: Erling Haaland of Norway (L) fights for a header with Samuele Ricci of Italy (R) during the FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier match between Norway and Italy at Ullevaal Stadium on June 6, 2025 in Oslo, Norway.
Erling Haaland scored and Norway humbled Italy 3-0 for the first time in 25 years in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Haaland collected a through ball from playmaker Martin Odegaard and rounded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the box for the third goal three minutes before halftime.
It was his 41st goal in his 42nd game for Norway to the delight of the spectators at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, including King Harald V of Norway.
Haaland also scored when Moldova were beaten 5-0 and Israel 4-2. Norway remained perfect in qualifying after three ga...