MILAN (Interstat) — Norway delivered a stunning 4-1 upset victory over Italy in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The result defied projections that heavily favored the host Italians. Erling Haaland came off the bench to score twice and add an assist, spearheading a second-half onslaught. Francesco Esposito opened the scoring for Italy in the 11th minute, but Norway equalized before halftime and then netted three goals after the 78th minute to seal the surprising win.