Norway vs Iraq, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Result: Haaland marks World Cup debut with two goals in 4-1 win
Norway marked their return to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with an impressive 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut, while Leo Østigård and a late own goal completed the scoring.
The win moves Norway level with France on three points and sets up a potentially decisive group-stage showdown between Haaland and Kylian Mbappé later in the tournament.
Haaland Double Fires Norway to World Cup Victory
- Haaland announces arrival with World Cup double as Norway crush Iraq The Straits Times —
- Highlights: Haaland scores twice in Norway win over Iraq BBC Sport —
- Norway’s Erling Haaland punishes Iraq with double on World Cup debut The Guardian —
- World Cup 2026: Haaland double gets Norway off to winning start against Iraq France 24 —