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Norway Hosts Israel in World Cup Qualifier Under Tight Security

Officials seek a controlled environment through reduced capacity, vetted banners, a no-fly zone, limited away fans, road closures.

Norway's forward #09 Erling Braut Haland plays the ball during the UEFA Nations League, League B Group B3 football match Austria vs Norway at the Raiffeisen Arena stadium in Linz, Austria, on October 13, 2024.
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Overview

  • Kickoff is scheduled at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo with attendance cut by 2,500 and only 200 Israel supporters permitted.
  • The Norwegian federation will pre-approve all flags and banners, allowing small Palestinian flags while warning against overt political messaging.
  • A temporary no-fly zone and nearby road closures are in place as authorities expand the security presence in and around the venue.
  • Norway can clinch a 2026 World Cup berth with a win combined with favorable results elsewhere, and holds a six-point lead with a major goal-difference edge.
  • The match follows NFF president Lise Klaveness urging Israel’s exclusion from competition and the NFF pledging ticket proceeds to Gaza aid, a move criticized by the Israel FA.