Israel, Norway and World Cup
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All six of their qualifiers have been won, with their 29 goals scored making them Europe’s most prolific team by a distance.
After more than a century of proposals and planning, Norway has once again officially abandoned the ambitious Stad Ship Tunnel project.
Italy hopes that Norway would drop points or lower their goal difference in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign fell away with a 5-0 victory over Israel, as Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick after
Norway is bracing for the aftermath of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement on Friday as the Nordic nation has faced increasing pressure from Donald Trump and his administration to award it to the US leader.
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland hit his sixth international hat-trick in a 5-0 win against Israel as Norway close in on a 2026 World Cup place.
Norway secured a commanding 5-0 win at home to Israel in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, as Erling Haaland struck a hat-trick to celebrate his 50th international goal and helped move his side to the brink of a place at next year's tournament.
As the Norwegian Nobel Committee prepares to announce the Nobel Peace Prize Friday morning, Norwegians are preparing themselves for the frustration of Trump.
Norway delivered an impressive performance against Israel, securing a 5-0 victory in the UEFA World Cup qualifying match at Ullevaal Stadium. The game began with a penalty missed twice by Erling Haaland, but Norway quickly took control with two own goals by Israel and a goal from Haaland.
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Erling Haaland: Man City and Pep Guardiola handed major boost as star striker leaves Norway squad
Manchester City have received a timely boost with Norway releasing Erling Haaland from international duty earlier than expected. Haaland starred for his national team at the weekend, scoring yet another hat-trick to bring up his 50th goal for his country as Norway thumped Isreal 5-0 to take a significant step towards World Cup qualification.