The striker’s 56th and 57th international goals came in Norway’s first appearance in the tournament since reaching the knockout round at the 1998 World Cup in France — two years before Haaland was born.

BOSTON, June 15 : Prolific Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is raring to go against Iraq on Tuesday in his country's first World Cup match in 28 years and his teammates will be…

Live updates of the Fifa World Cup clash between Norway and Iraq.

Haaland’s double took his international tally to 57 goals in 51 games.