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Italy thrashed by Norway as Belgium held in World Cup qualifying

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Italy lose 3 -0 to Norway in opening game of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Four -time champions crash out of Group I after three -goal defeat in Oslo .

Belgium draw 1 -1 with North Macedonia in opening match in Group J.

Wales top Group I with three wins from three after 3 -1 win over Liechtenstein .

Croatia thrash Gibraltar 7-0 in opening qualifying match in Algarve .

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