Italy crashed to a 3-0 loss away to Norway as the four-time champions made a disastrous start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign Friday, while Belgium had to settle for a draw in North Macedonia.

World Cup is just over a year away, yet a host of recognisable names might be missing from the expanded tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Despite FIFA, in its infinite wisdom, bumping the number of finalists up to 48,

Belgium will lock horns with Group J leaders North Macedonia and Italy will test themselves against a perfect Norway, while Croatia will be expected to comfortably see off Gibraltar. Wales is also in action tonight as they look to book three points against Liechtenstein while hoping to capitalize on a Belgian result in Skopje.