Norway all but qualify for a first World Cup in almost 30 years as doubles from Erling Haaland and Alexander Sorloth seal a comfortable win against Estonia.

Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway moves even closer to qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

Reigning World Cup champions Argentina are in the tournament and the other five automatic qualifying spots have been filled with one matchday to spare in CONMEBOL.

The MLS board of governors voted Thursday to align with the international soccer calendar by shifting the regular season to a summer to spring campaign beginning in 2027.

The 40-year-old was red carded just before the hour mark of the game in Dublin after swinging an elbow at Ireland defender Dara O'Shea.

A modern homage to the 1970 Telstar, it featured pixelated black graphics referencing Russia’s digital era. Equipped with a chip inside, it was the first smart World Cup ball. It was composed of six panels that provided for a smoother surface, with a differently designed "Mechta" version of the ball utilized during the knockout rounds.

With its capital city 85% controlled by gangs, Haiti hasn't played a home game in four years, leaving its path to the World Cup entirely on the road.