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Haaland's World Cup Debut: Brace Secures Norway's Win
17 Jun
Summary
- Erling Haaland scored two goals in his World Cup debut.
- Norway secured their first World Cup win since 1998.
- Iraq equalized briefly before Haaland's quick second goal.
Norway celebrated a successful return to the World Cup stage with a decisive 4-1 win against Iraq. Star striker Erling Haaland delivered a stellar performance in his debut, netting two goals in the first half. This victory signifies Norway's first World Cup triumph since their Round of 16 appearance in 1998.
Haaland opened the scoring in the 29th minute after a swift transition, but Iraq managed to equalize shortly after with a header. Undeterred, Haaland pounced on an Iraqi defensive error to restore Norway's lead. The Norwegians controlled the remainder of the match, with Leo Østigard extending their advantage with a late header from a corner kick. An own goal by Iraq in the final minutes capped off the 4-1 scoreline.
With this win, Norway now shares the top spot in Group I with France, following France's earlier victory over Senegal. The team's strong performance, anchored by Haaland's prowess, sets a positive tone for their World Cup campaign.
