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Haaland Scores Twice on World Cup Debut as Norway Crush Iraq 4-1
Times of India·Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Norway returned to the FIFA World Cup after a 28-year absence with a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut, with Leo Østigård and a late own goal completing the scoring. The win puts Norway level on points with France at the top of the group.
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