Real Madrid's Caroline Weir hits four as Scotland cruise past Israel to top group

Updated: Jun 9, 2026, 08:26 pm

Caroline Weir scored four goals as Scotland cruised past Israel.
Caroline Weir scored four goals as Scotland cruised past Israel.
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Caroline Weir scored four times as Scotland finished top of their Women's World Cup qualifying group and secured promotion to League A of the Nations League by thrashing Israel 5-1 in Budapest.

Real Madrid forward Weir added to her hat-trick in Friday's 6-0 demolition of Luxembourg with another key contribution to keep Melissa Andreatta's side ahead of Group B4 runners-up Belgium on goal difference.

Jenna Clark's first-half header added to Weir's curled opener before Israel halved the deficit early in the second period through former Glasgow City player Vital Kats.

Captain Weir converted a dubious penalty and later lashed home via the underside of the crossbar and swept in on the rebound to prevent Belgium -- 7-0 victors against Luxembourg -- from snatching top spot.

Scotland must now progress through the play-offs to book a place at next year's World Cup in Brazil.