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.