Norway currently leads Group I, putting it in position to qualify directly to the World Cup, though there's a lot of time still left to go. Italy has yet to play a Group I match.

Italy will kick off their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday (2:45 pm ET), trying to qualify for their first World Cup in 12 years, with a trip up north to take on Norway.

Norway take on Italy in a Matchday 1 showdown of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers. Fans in the USA can catch the action live through various TV and streaming services.