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Haaland Hits Hat-Trick as Norway Thrash Israel to Stay Perfect in World Cup Qualifying

Atop Group I on 18 points, Norway edges toward a first World Cup since 1998.

Overview

  • Erling Haaland scored three in Oslo to cap Norway’s 5-0 victory, extending his streak to 10 straight matches with a goal for club and country.
  • Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz saved Haaland’s penalty twice after VAR ruled he left his line on the first attempt and referee Szymon Marciniak ordered a retake.
  • Norway’s early cushion came via own goals by Anan Khalaily and Idan Nachmias before Haaland added two second-half headers.
  • The Manchester City striker leads European qualifying with 12 goals and has 51 in 46 caps for Norway, reaching 21 goals in 12 outings this season across club and country.
  • Norway sits on a perfect 18 points from six matches, and Oslo police said they dispersed pro‑Palestine demonstrators near Ullevaal with several arrests reported.