Chaos on the streets before Norway

The participation of Israel in the next year's World Cup has sparked controversy in recent weeks, against the background of the war in Gaza.

The Norwegian fans are divided on this presence, and shortly before the start of the match there was a large protest in Oslo.

Photo. Violent protests shortly before Norway – Israel: “A match that leaves me a bitter taste”

Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian supporters gathered in front of the Norwegian Parliament, many of them wearing Palestine national team shirts.

“The match should not have been played. If Russia was excluded, then Israel should be excluded.

But if he is playing, the best thing Norway can do is to destroy the hopes of Israel at the World Cup. It's a match that leaves me a bitter taste“Said a Norwegian fan, dressed in a Palestine shirt, according to Reuters.

The protesters marched to the Ullevaal stadium, waving Palestine flags and lit torches.

They gathered in front of the arena and promised that they would stay there until the start of the match. Pro-Palestine banners were placed on the nearby buildings.

The security around the stadium was strict. The police checked the spectators' luggage and limited access to the stands.

Over 67,000 Palestinians were killed in the offensive of Israel on the gas, launched after the Hamas organization attacked Israeli cities and a music festival on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages.

Israeli troops began withdrawal on Friday, according to a peace agreement representing the first stage of US President Donald Trump to put an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Norway leads group I with 18 points out of 18 possible. She is getting closer to qualifying for the US World Cup, Canada and Mexico next year.

Group I ranking