Israel take on the visitors Norway in a World Cup 2026 qualification match. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 25th at
Israel falls short of its goals, partly due to playing on neutral grounds. The Blue and Whites had a real chance to finally qualify for the Euros. However, in regular qualification, even a struggling Switzerland managed to collect 17 points, two more than Israel’s 15, securing the second and final spot in the group. In last year's playoff, a series of defensive mistakes against Iceland resulted in a deserved defeat. Their campaign in League A of the Nations League also ended as expected, with Israel finishing last in the group. However, they didn’t look completely out of place—while they struggled against Italy, they managed to hold France to a goalless draw and even stunned Belgium with a victory. Their current international break started with a match against Estonia. Playing on neutral ground (as they will again this time), they conceded first but capitalized on their opponent’s errors to secure a comeback 2-1 win. Despite this result, defensive frailties remain a concern.
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Norway participated in the World Cup and European Championship at the turn of the century. However, the following two decades were filled with disappointment, and even the current star-studded generation, led by Haaland and Ødegaard, struggled to change the narrative. In Euro qualifying, the Norwegians fell far behind group winners Spain and never seriously challenged Scotland for second place. It was only in the autumn Nations League campaign that Ståle Solbakken's squad finally secured a group victory. That said, their performances were inconsistent—while they beat Slovenia twice, they could only manage a goalless draw against Kazakhstan and suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat to Austria. Against Moldova in Chișinău, Haaland and company faced little resistance, scoring five unanswered goals, though they noticeably slowed down after halftime. If they maintain their first-half intensity, they should have a clear edge here.
The only previous meeting between these teams was a 1999 friendly, where the Scandinavians claimed a narrow 1-0 victory. Norway is the stronger side and should continue building momentum. Betting on their victory on neutral ground looks like the best option.
Prediction for the match: Norway to win.
