Haaland hits brace to fire Norway to World Cup win over Iraq

Author: efosataiwoPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Norway
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Haaland hits brace to fire Norway to World Cup win over Iraq

Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their first World Cup match in 26 years. Erling Haaland scored his first World Cup goals with a brace, bringing his international tally to 57 in 51 games. Leo Ostigard added a third and a Hussein own goal sealed the win. Norway tops Group I level on points with France, facing Senegal next on June 22.

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