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Haaland scores twice as Norway takes 4-1 lead over Iraq in World Cup return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:44 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Haaland scores twice as Norway takes 4-1 lead over Iraq in World Cup return

Summary

Norway made a successful return to the World Cup, leading 4-1 against Iraq during their opener on June 18. Erling Haaland scored two goals in the first half, netting at the 29th and 43rd minutes. The match, held in Oslo at midnight, drew significant support from the Norwegian fans, causing measurable tremors recorded by the Norwegian seismology institute. Norway last participated in the World Cup 28 years ago.

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•Norway leads Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup opening match
•Erling Haaland scores two goals for Norway
•Match is significant as Norway returns to the World Cup after 28 years
•Tremors recorded by seismology institute from fan celebrations
•Match ongoing with kickoff at midnight in Oslo

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