Austria achieved a remarkable 5-1 victory over Norway in the Nations League, with Marko Arnautovic scoring twice and dominating the match. Despite Erling Haaland hitting the post early in the game, it was Arnautovic who opened the scoring with a powerful shot, followed by a goal from Alexander Sorloth that briefly leveled the match. Austria regained the lead with a penalty from Arnautovic shortly after halftime and then extended their advantage with three more headers from Philipp Lienhart, Stefan Posch, and Michael Gregoritsch. This win places Austria second in Group B3, level on points with Norway and Slovenia, who also secured a win against Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, Greece maintained their lead in Group B2 with a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland. England also returned to form with a 3-1 victory against Finland, showcasing a strong performance after their previous loss to Greece.