Norway Ends 28-Year World Cup Drought With Victory Over Italy
Norway ended a 28-year absence from the FIFA World Cup by defeating Italy 4-1 in a remarkable victory. Italy took an early lead through Francesco Esposito, but Norway equalized with goals from Antonio Nusa and Erling Haaland.
Haaland's two goals in two minutes turned the contest decisively in Norway's favor. Morten Thorsby and Jorgen Strand Larsen also scored, securing Norway's unbeaten qualification campaign.
The win marked a historic achievement for Norway, while Italy now faces a playoff to reach the tournament. Jude Obafemi provided detailed coverage of the match for TheWil newspaper.
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