Erling Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Norway hammer Iraq (opens original article in a new tab)

Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening match.

• Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut for Norway in a 4-1 victory over Iraq.
• Norway dominated the match, with Haaland's goals and a defensive error by Iraq's goalkeeper leading to their win.
• Norway now leads Group I, facing France and Senegal in the next matches.
• Iraq's Aymen Hussein scored an equalizer but Norway secured a late own goal to seal the win.