Norway have secured their place at the World Cup for the first time since 1998 with a commanding 4-1 victory over Italy in Milan. After falling behind early, Norway mounted a second-half comeback with goals from Antonio Nusa, a brace from Erling Haaland, and a late strike by Jorgen Strand Larsen. Haaland's prolific scoring throughout the qualifiers, including 16 goals in eight matches, played a pivotal role in Norway's successful campaign. Italy, meanwhile, must now attempt to qualify through the play-offs after failing to secure automatic qualification.