Norway enjoyed an unforgettable night as they secured their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a standout performance from Erling Haaland.
Norway withstood the siege of the Italian national team and managed a comeback to get the three points and thus break years of World Cup absence.
This generation, led by Erling Haaland, has filled its fans with excitement. The striker, an undisputed figure in European soccer, was the protagonist of the match by scoring a double, which he celebrated with a message on his social networks that quickly went viral.
The victory that changed the course of Norway
The match against Italy was not just another one on the qualifying calendar. Norway came into the game under pressure to prove that this generation could return the country to the World Cup elite. And they did. In a match full of intensity and lethal finishing, the Scandinavians produced a comprehensive scoreline that silenced the Azzurra and made it clear that their qualification is no fluke.
The Norwegian national team showed a balance unusual in young teams: defensive solidity, good transition and a finishing ability that was reflected in each arrival. The victory, in addition to being historic, completely changed the international perception of the team, and many have even begun to predict that it will be the ‘dark horse’ of the World Cup.
Haaland’s message that ignited the fans
At the end of the match, Erling Haaland published a simple but forceful message, one word: “Finally”. Accompanied by the Norwegian flag, along with a picture of him celebrating his qualification for the World Cup.
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