Event Brief
Haaland double helps Norway beat Iraq 4-1
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 11:03 PM ET
Summary: Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Iraq.
WHO: Erling Haaland; Norway national football team; Iraq national football team
WHAT: Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup opener.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Norway won their World Cup campaign opener 4-1 against Iraq, with Haaland scoring twice.
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