Summary
Erling Haaland scored three goals for Norway in a 5-0 win over Israel during a FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The match took place amid pro-Palestinian protests outside the stadium in Oslo. Norway now leads their qualifying group, bringing them closer to participating in the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Key Facts
- Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick, achieving 51 international goals for Norway in 46 games.
- Norway defeated Israel 5-0 in a World Cup qualifying match held in Oslo.
- Pro-Palestinian protests occurred outside the stadium, resulting in dispersal by police and several arrests.
- Norway leads Group I with 18 points, ahead of Italy who has 15 points.
- Norway aims to qualify for the World Cup finals, which they last attended in 1998.
- Italy defeated Estonia 3-1 in their qualifier, remaining second in the group.
- Israel will face Italy next and needs to win to keep their qualifying hopes alive.
- The match against Israel in Udine is expected to be tense, with surrounding pro-Palestinian protests.
