Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick despite missing a penalty as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel on Saturday to edge closer to qualifying for a first World Cup since 1998.

Haaland fires Norway closer to World Cup return in easy win over Israel

England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches.

England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland scored five goals and substitute Thelo Aasgaard added four more as they hammered Moldova 11-1 to take another huge step towards qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998.

Haaland hits five as Norway thrash Moldova in World Cup qualifier

An ecstatic Italy coach Andrea Soncin credited past players for paving the way after the Italians clinched their first European championship semifinal berth since 1997 thanks to a 90th-minute header from Cristiana Girelli.

Soncin credits former Italy players for team's success at Euro 2025

Wales beat Kazakhstan 3-1 on Saturday to start their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with a win, while Erling Haaland was among the scorers as Norway swept to a 5-0 victory in Moldova.

Wales open with win in World Cup qualifying, Haaland on target for Norway

England blew away 10-man Republic of Ireland 5-0 to wrap up promotion to the Nations League top flight as four players netted their first international goals on Sunday, while Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to help Norway also top their group.

NATIONS LEAGUE WRAP: England secure promotion, Haaland inspires Norway

Italy ensured qualification for the Nations League quarterfinals with a victory over Belgium on Thursday that also guaranteed France a place in the last-eight despite a lacklustre display in a scoreless draw with Israel under tight security in Paris.

Italy and France lock up Nations League quarterfinal spots

England eased to a 3-1 victory away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday, while Austria put five past Erling Haaland's Norway.

England return to winning ways in Nations League, Austria thrash Norway

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Haaland scores his fourth treble for Norway against Kazakhstan at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway.

Erling Haaland's Hattrick | Norway v Kazakhstan | UEFA Nations League

Highlights from the match between Norway and Kazakhstan which took place at Ullevaal Stadion

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