The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! The United States woke up. So did England. And Norway put ...
Francesco Pio Esposito's early goal wasn't enough to help Italy finish World Cup qualifying on a high. Norway hit back strongly in the second half with four goals and Haaland struck twice. The ...
Norway have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after a convincing 4-1 victory in Italy on Sunday. Italy have not qualified for either of the two most recent World Cups, and will ...
Erling Haaland scored again and Norway moved even closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 by beating Estonia 4-1 in Oslo on Thursday. The win virtually secures a spot for ...
Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup. Erling Haaland is going to his first. Italy risks missing out on sport’s biggest global event for the third straight edition. Portugal sealed its ...
According to UEFA match reports, Haaland tops all scorers in European qualifying with 12 goals in six matches, five more than his closest rival, Memphis Depay. Norway’s campaign for the 2026 World Cup ...
Former Norway and Premier League striker Jan-Aage Fjortoft is thrilled for the nation and their players after qualifying for next summer's World Cup. A stunning 4-1 win against Italy last night ...
Erling Haaland scored again and Norway moved even closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 by beating Estonia 4-1 in Oslo on Thursday. The win virtually secures a spot for ...