Haaland nets brace on WC debut, Norway beat Iraq

Erling Haaland scored his first World Cup goals with a brace as Norway started their campaign with a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston.
Jun 17, 2026, 05:45 am - PA

Match Timeline

Iraq
Norway
  • KO
  • 29
  • 39
  • 43
  • HT
  • 59
  • 73
  • 73
  • 76
  • 78
  • 81
  • 86
  • 90+6
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Iraq 1, Norway 4.
90'+8'
Second Half ends, Iraq 1, Norway 4.
90'+6'
Own Goal by Aymen Hussein, Iraq. Iraq 1, Norway 4.
Match Stats
IRQNOR
Possession
38.7%
61.338.7
61.3%
Shots on Goal
1
5
Shot Attempts
11
12
Yellow Cards
1
0
Corner Kicks
2
5
Saves
2
0
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