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Haaland Powers Norway to Historic World Cup Victory
17 Jun
Summary
- Erling Haaland scored two first-half goals in his World Cup debut.
- Norway secured a 4-1 victory over Iraq, marking their first win since 1998.
- Haaland is now Norway's all-time leading scorer with 58 national team goals.
Erling Haaland ignited the World Cup stage in his inaugural appearance, netting two first-half goals as Norway triumphed over Iraq with a decisive 4-1 scoreline. This victory, achieved on Tuesday, June 16, at Boston Stadium, signifies Norway's first World Cup win since 1998. Haaland's opening World Cup goal came in the 29th minute, followed by a second just before halftime, establishing a commanding 2-1 lead for Norway.
The exceptional performance continued Norway's resurgence in the tournament. The nation's all-time leading scorer, Haaland's contributions extend his impressive national team record to 58 goals in 52 appearances. The match also saw a goal from Leo Ostigard, contributing to Norway's third all-time World Cup victory. This historic win propels Norway forward as they prepare to face Senegal next.
