Norway’s perfect record means they have 21 points with a goal difference of +29 from seven matches and Italy are on 18 points with a goal difference of +12 from the same number of matches.

Explained: Here's how Italy can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway clash

France, World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, were without a host of players in Reykjavik including captain Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, both out injured.

Injury-hit France held by Iceland as Germany close in on 2026 World Cup qualification

The Italian became Brazil's first overseas coach in six decades when he took over in May, and he helped the five-times champions punch their ticket for next summer's World Cup.

Ancelotti ready to make World Cup history with Brazil, speaks on Neymar’s chances

During the upcoming qualifiers, England, Spain, France and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal can qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so here’s a detailed look at who can seal qualification for the prestigious tournament, which is set to take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Who can seal final's berth as England, France and Ronaldo's Portugal stay in hunt?

Portugal, playing for the first time since the death of their Liverpool forward Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva in a car accident, took an impressive first step to the finals next year sweeping aside Armenia 5-0 in Yerevan.

UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Portugal cruise as teammates remember Diogo Costa, England unbeaten

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Explained: Here's how Italy can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway clash

France held by Iceland as Germany close in on 2026 World Cup qualification

Carlo Ancelotti ready to make World Cup history with Brazil

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Who can seal final's berth as England, France stay in hunt?

UEFA 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Poignant Portugal cruise, England unbeaten