Roundup: Haaland's hat-trick powers Norway to win in World Cup qualifiers

BERLIN, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Norway crushed Israel 5-0 to notch its sixth win in as many matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on Saturday.

Haaland's sixth hat-trick in 46 international games has ignited hopes for Norway's first World Cup appearance since 1998.

Norway's comfortable win increases the pressure on Italy, which defeated Estonia 3-1 but remains se