US EditionNorway Giving Give Soccer Ticket Money From Israel Game to Work in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders
The Norwegian Football Association is donating ticket profits from the sold-out match to Doctors Without Borders to support urgent medical aid amid Gaza's ongoing humanitarian crisis.
- The Norwegian Football Association revealed on Monday that proceeds from ticket sales for the sold-out Norway-Israel World Cup qualifying match in Oslo on October 11 will be donated to the medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders to support relief efforts in Gaza.
- This decision follows the escalation of conflict in Gaza since October 2023 and Norway's stance against humanitarian suffering, especially disproportionate attacks on civilians there.
- Approximately 23,000 tickets were sold for the match at Ullevaal Stadium, where enhanced safety measures have been implemented due to the visit by the Israeli team. Additionally, a private investor committed 3 million Norwegian kroner in matching aid.
- Lindis Hurum from Doctors Without Borders expressed gratitude for the generosity of donors providing substantial aid to their team facing extremely difficult conditions in Gaza.
- Norway’s football body’s pledge demonstrates a political stand within FIFA, linking sports to humanitarian efforts amid ongoing tensions, while the relief funds aim to support emergency aid in Gaza.
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The Norwegian Football Association will donate proceeds from the World Cup qualifier against Israel in October to, among others, the humanitarian aid organization Doctors Without Borders operating in the Gaza Strip.
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Norway giving soccer ticket money from Israel game to Doctors Without Borders in Gaza
Money pledged to humanitarian work in Gaza from ticket sales at a Norway-Israel qualifying game for soccer’s 2026 World Cup will go to Doctors Without Borders.
The product of the ticket office of the meeting between Norway and Israel, which will take place on 11 October as part of the qualifications for the World 2026, will go to MSF.
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