Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener as Haaland scored twice. Kraken, Chiliz, and Avalanche crypto partnerships take center stage.

Norway returns to the World Cup after 28 years under Ståle Solbakken, while Kraken's FIFA sponsorship and fan tokens reshape the crypto-sports landscape.

Erling Haaland will aim to lead Norway to a winning start at the World Cup 2026 as they take on Iraq on Tuesday

Norway is leaning into the country’s Viking heritage as its star-studded men’s team containing Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard heads into a first World Cup in 28 years.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opener between Iraq and Norway arrives alongside Kraken's official sponsorship, fan tokens, and Panini NFT packs targeting global

Iraq returns to the World Cup after 40 years to face Norway and Erling Haaland on June 16, 2026. Match preview, predictions, odds, and crypto's FIFA role.

Kraken, Avalanche, and Chiliz lead crypto's biggest sports marketing push as Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 16.

Minute-by-minute report: How will Erling Haaland fare on his World Cup debut? Join Beau Dure for the latest news from Foxborough

Erling Haaland makes his World Cup debut as Norway faces Iraq on June 16, 2026 in Boston, with crypto-sports crossover implications for NFTs and digital

Iraq takes on Norway in FIFA World Cup 2026 Live updates. Follow LIVE score, goals, lineups, key moments and full-time result.

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq…

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

FIFA's decision to expand the World Cup to 48 teams has sparked plenty of debate - and Gianni Infantino will have been delighted to see Erling Haaland shine for Norway

Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway got their campaign off to a flying start with a 4-1 over a valiant Iraqi side, who were playing on football's biggest…

Analysis of Norway's victory over Iraq at the World Cup

Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 4-1 World Cup win over Iraq, marking the nation's first tournament appearance since 1998 after his record-breaking

FOXBOROUGH, United States: Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday (Jun 16) to guide his team to an opening 4-1…

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : 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…

Erling Haaland scores twice in Norway's 4-1 World Cup debut victory over Iraq, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess.

FOXBOROUGH, United States: Erling Haaland struck his first World Cup goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their first game at a major tournament in 26 years. The Manchester…