Haaland scores first World Cup goal for Norway against Iraq
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Erling Haaland made an impactful debut at the World Cup, scoring his first goal for Norway during their match against Iraq. The goal occurred after a hydration break, marking a significant moment as it coincides with Norway's return to the World Cup after 28 years. This goal highlights Haaland's rise as a key player for his national team. The match continues as both teams battle for control.
- •Haaland scored his first World Cup goal in Norway's match against Iraq
- •This is Norway's first World Cup appearance in 28 years
- •The goal came after a hydration break during the match
- •The match is ongoing with both teams striving for victory
- 1:24 AMESPN — Haaland scores two in WC debut as Norway win
- 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland scores twice, adds assist in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1 in Group I
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway hammer Iraq in World Cup opener
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Former Dortmund superstar delivers for Norway against resilient Iraq
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland scores 2 goals in World Cup debut to power Norway past Iraq
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Haaland gets off the mark with his first World Cup goal
"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.Norway last played at the tournament in 1998, when coach Stale Solbakken was a member of the squad that famously beat Brazil in the group stage before exiting in the last 16.
"Erling Haaland took just 29 minutes to score his first ever World Cup goal on his tournament debut against Iraq on Tuesday. By the end, he had scored twice in a convincing 4-1 victory and delivered on his tag as one of this tournament's biggest stars.
"Erling Haaland guides Norway to a winning World Cup start with a first-half brace against Iraq. The ex-Borussia Dortmund striker only needed half an hour to make his mark before benefitting from Jalal...
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External links- ESPNJun 17, 2026, 1:24 AMHaaland scores two in WC debut as Norway win
Erling Haaland took just 29 minutes to score his first ever World Cup goal on his tournament debut against Iraq on Tuesday. By the end, he had scored twice in a convincing 4-1 victory and delivered on his tag as one of this tournament's biggest stars.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:36 AMErling Haaland scores twice, adds assist in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1 in Group I
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut Tuesday to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:28 AMErling Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway hammer Iraq in World Cup opener
Iraq 1-4 Norway: Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half on his tournament debut, as Norway finished the first matchday top of Group I
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:15 AMWorld Cup: Former Dortmund superstar delivers for Norway against resilient Iraq
Erling Haaland guides Norway to a winning World Cup start with a first-half brace against Iraq. The ex-Borussia Dortmund striker only needed half an hour to make his mark before benefitting from Jalal...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:12 AMHaaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
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.Norway last played at the tournament in 1998, when coach Stale Solbakken was a member of the squad that famously beat Brazil in the group stage before exiting in the last 16.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:04 AMErling Haaland scores 2 goals in World Cup debut to power Norway past Iraq
Norway’s first World Cup game since 1998 went as planned.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:39 PMHaaland gets off the mark with his first World Cup goal
A purely historic Tuesday for goal scorers, as, in his tournament debut, Erling Haaland opened his account with his first World Cup goal in Norway vs. Iraq. The footballer also celebrated his nation�...
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