Haaland primed to roar as Norway end 28‑year exile with Boston World Cup opener (opens original article in a new tab)

Norway returns to the World Cup after 28 years with Erling Haaland as their key player, facing Iraq in their opening match against strong opponents.

• Erling Haaland scored 16 goals in qualifying to lead Norway to their first World Cup since 1998
• Norway will face Iraq in their World Cup opener in Boston against France and Senegal
• Norway's coach Stale Solbakken called Haaland the world's best goalscorer and expects him to have a major impact