Italian team needs historic victory to ensure direct qualification to the 2026 World Cup
Italy and Norway will meet this Sunday (16th) at 4:45 pm (Brasilia time) at the San Siro in Milan in matchday 10 of Group I of the European Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Only the top team from each group advances directly to the World Cup, with the second-place team participating in the repechage.
where to watch
The game will be broadcast live on ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
How to get to Italy
Italy are enjoying a good run under coach Gennaro Gattuso, the 2006 world champion, and have won six consecutive games since his appointment. However, it is unlikely that the team will directly qualify for the World Cup. In order to beat the Norwegians, they need to win 9-0.
The Italian team is second in Group I with 18 points, three points less than Norway.
Italy will be without Moise Kean and Niccolo Cambiaghi for their home match.
how to get to norway
Norway, on the other hand, are in a celebratory mood as they have virtually guaranteed a spot in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. With 21 points, the Norwegians have confirmed their direct place in the event of an away draw. Additionally, a team can lose by up to eight goals, guaranteeing a spot in the World Cup.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard remains absent from the Norwegian squad.
Italy x Norway
2026 World Cup European Qualifier Group I Round 10
Date and time: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 4:45 pm (Brasilia time).
position: San Siro in Milan.
Italy: Donnarumma. Di Lorenzo, Mancini, Bastoni, DiMarco. Barella, Locatelli, Cristante. Politano, Retegui, Raspadori. technical: Gennaro Gattuso.
Norway: Nyland. Ryerson, Hegem (Ostigard), Ajer, Bjorkan. Bob, Berge, Berge, Nusa. Soros, Erling Haaland. technical: Withered Solbakken.
Arbitrator: Alejandro Hernandez (Spain).
Auxiliary items: Jose Naranjo (Spain) and Diego Sánchez Rojo (Spain).
VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain).
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