BRATISLAVA. The Norwegian football representatives will not be absent from next year’s World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
In Sunday’s European qualifier, they triumphed in Italy 4:1 and became the sovereign winners of Group I without losing a point.
Return after 28 years
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Both Norway and italy had at least a draw before thier duel. However, the fight for first place was only formal, because “Squadra Azzurra” needed to win by at least nine goals to overtake the Severans.
Although 20-year-old Pio Esposito sent the Italians into the lead after only eleven minutes of the game, the second half did not work out for them.
In the 63rd minute, Antonio nusa equalized, then Manchester City’s gunner Erling Haaland flashed two fast goals, and substitute Jörgen Strand Larsen sealed the victory for the guests in added time.
The Norwegians will be part of the WC after 28 years, the four-time world champions, the Italians, will fight in the play-off.At the end of the group, Israel won over Moldova 4:1.
Portugal did well without Ronaldo
portuguese footballers will not be absent from next year’s World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
They secured direct promotion from Group F of the European qualification in Sunday’s home match against Armenia, which they defeated unequivocally 9:1. They already won the first half with a big 5:1. The Irish advanced to the playoffs thanks to a goal in stoppage time on hungarian soil.
The Portuguese started without their captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who received a red card in the previous match in Ireland (0:2), but they managed without any problems at the Estádio do Dragao in Porto.
Eduard Spercjan responded to the opening goal from stopper Renat Veiga in the seventh minute, but only the home side prevailed in the rest of the game.Even before the break,they were leading 5-1 after goals from Goncal Ramos,two from Joao Neves and a accomplished penalty from Bruno Fernandez.
After the change of sides, Fernandes and Neves completed their hat-tricks, and Francisco Conceicao added the ninth goal. Ronaldo is already aiming for his sixth world championship in his career, he will be 41 years old during the World Cup.
The Portuguese won the group with 13 points ahead of ten-point Ireland, who won 3-2 in Hungary in a dramatic match for second place and a place in the pl
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Results – November 16, 2025
Here’s a recap of the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches played on November 16, 2025, including scores, goalscorers, and notable events. These results contribute to the ongoing qualification process for the tournament, which will be held in germany.
Group I: Italy vs. Norway & Israel vs. Moldova
Italy – Norway 1:4 (1:0)
italy suffered a defeat at home against a strong Norway side. Despite taking an early lead, Italy couldn’t withstand Norway’s attacking prowess in the second half.
* Goals: 11′ Esposito (Italy); 78′, 80′ Haaland (Norway), 63′ Nusa (Norway), 90+3′ Larsen (Norway)
israel – Moldova 4:1 (1:1)
Israel secured a agreeable victory over Moldova, with a dominant performance in the second half.
* Goals: 21′ Turgeman (Israel – penalty), 65′, 88′ Revivo (Israel), 85′ (Moldova)
* Red card: 18′ Perciun (Moldova) – https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/
Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
It’s vital to note that the qualification process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is also underway, running concurrently with Euro 2024 qualification. The expanded format of the 2026 World cup, featuring 48 teams, has altered the qualification pathways for UEFA member associations. UEFA teams are competing for spots in the World Cup alongside their Euro 2024 qualification efforts. https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/2026/qualifiers
Key Takeaways:
* Norway demonstrated a strong attacking performance, with Erling Haaland scoring twice.
* Israel secured a decisive win, but also had a player advantage after Moldova’s Perciun was sent off.
* The qualification campaigns for both Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup are ongoing, creating a busy schedule for European national teams.
This details will be updated as more results come in and the qualification picture becomes clearer.