Erling Haaland shines as Norway beats Iraq 4-1 in World Cup debut

The 2026 World Cup continues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico with exciting performances. On day six, Erling Haaland scored twice in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq in their opening Group I match. Haaland's first goal came in the 29th minute, but Iraq equalized shortly after. Haaland responded quickly, restoring Norway's lead before two late goals secured the win. Additionally, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi also had standout performances, with Messi netting a hat trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0. The tournament is showing high-quality football early on.

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