Norway mark their return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years away by beating Iraq 4-1 in Group I, with Erling Haaland starring in his tournament debut. All reports agree that Haaland scores two goals in the match and also records an assist. Sources describe one of his finishes as coming after a defensive mistake or miscommunication, with Norway taking control early and adding to their lead before halftime. Iraq respond with a goal scored by Aymen Hussein, which multiple accounts note as only the second Iraqi World Cup goal. In the second half, Leo Østigård extends Norway’s advantage with a header from close range after a corner. The final goal comes from a late own goal by Hussein, completing Norway’s comfortable win. The result leaves Norway level with France on three points in Group I and sets up a group-stage contest later in the tournament, with Haaland and Kylian Mbappé referenced in previews or expectations from at least one outlet. Across coverage, the headline focus is Haaland’s early impact for Norway and the emphatic 4-1 margin.
Haaland scores twice as Norway return to World Cup with 4-1 win over Iraq
Norway mark their return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years away by beating Iraq 4-1 in Group I, with Erling Haaland starring in his tournament debut. All reports agree that Haaland scores two goals...
- Erling Haaland scores twice for Norway and makes his World Cup debut in the match.
- Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their Group I opener.
- Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq; later, he also is credited with an own goal as Norway complete the scoring.
- Leo Østigård scores Norway’s other goal, heading in from a corner.
- The win moves Norway to the top of Group I on three points (as reported), level with France on points.
Erling Haaland scored two goals and Norway won its 2026 World Cup match 3-2 over Senegal.
2 months agoErling Haaland needed less than half an hour of his World Cup debut to do what he always does: score, settle, dominate. His two first‑half goals set Norway on their way to a commanding 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston, a result that puts Ståle Solbakken’s side top of Group I on goal difference. The […] By Faz Ali
3 months agoErling Haaland needed less than half an hour of his World Cup debut to do what he always does: score, settle, dominate. His two first‑half goals set Norway on their way to a commanding 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston, a result that puts Ståle Solbakken’s side top of Group I on goal difference. The […] By Faz Ali
3 months agoErling Haaland joined Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in lighting up the World Cup on Tuesday, scoring two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1. The post Haaland lived up to pressure of World Cup debut – Solbakken appeared first on SoccerNews.
3 months agoErling Haaland marked his FIFA World Cup debut for Norway with two goals against Iraq, but just hours later, Lionel Messi was once again the centre of attention. Haaland helped Norway to a 4-1 win in their opening match, making an immediate impact on the biggest stage with a brace.
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