Haaland Double Fires Norway to World Cup Victory

Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway marked their return to the tournament after 28 years with a 4-1 win over Iraq.

The Manchester City striker's first-half double put Norway top of Group I alongside France.

Leo Østigård added a third before an own goal sealed the rout, though Iraq briefly equalized through Aymen Hussein.

Haaland's dominant display, alongside Mbappé's earlier heroics, signaled that the post-Messi and Ronaldo era is in good hands.