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Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway faces Iraq

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:09 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway faces Iraq
Summary

Erling Haaland scored two goals during his World Cup finals debut, leading Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq. The match took place on June 17, 2026. This performance continued Haaland's trend of outstanding debut goals across major competitions, marking Norway's first World Cup finals goal since 1998. Norway's manager praised Haaland's impactful performance, while Iraq's head coach acknowledged his strength as a striker. The match showcased Haaland's desire and potential as a key player for Norway in the tournament.

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Key Details
  • •Haaland scored Norway's first World Cup finals goal in 10,220 days.
  • •Match saw Norway achieve their biggest win in World Cup history.
  • •Haaland now has 57 goals in 51 appearances for Norway.
  • •Norway's manager expressed confidence in Haaland's abilities.
  • •Iraq briefly equalized before Haaland's second goal restored Norway's lead.
Latest Updates
  • 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
  • 2:09 AMBBC Sport — No stage too big - Haaland arrives in style at World Cup
What they're saying
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Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.

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Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.

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