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Hosts Crush Israel 5-0 in World Cup Qualifiers
13 Oct
Summary
- Hosts maintain 100% record in 2025
- Erling Haaland scores hat-trick
- All Whites suffer fourth consecutive defeat
On October 7, 2025, the hosts maintained their 100% record for the year as they defeated Israel 5-0 at home in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Erling Haaland was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while the team was also aided by two own goals in the first half.
In a separate friendly match, the All Whites traveled to Poland and suffered a narrow 1-0 away loss. This was their fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions, and they will be looking to bounce back from this setback.
The hosts, known as Røde, Hvite, Blå, have been in excellent form, winning their last nine games in all competitions. Notably, they have scored at least four goals in six of those matches, showcasing their impressive attacking prowess.
