Arab teams at 2026 World Cup: Norway’s Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq

Norway’s prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, ​and put down a marker for the tournament. The 25-year-old, one of the most exciting forward in world football, was in the spotlight long before the match, and he lived up to his big-name billing on his debut on the biggest of stages, as Norway returned to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.

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