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Leo Ostigard scores first Serie A goal at World Cup for Norway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:15 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Leo Ostigard scores first Serie A goal at World Cup for Norway

Summary

Genoa defender Leo Ostigard scored during Norway's match against Iraq at the FIFA World Cup in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 16, 2026. His header contributed to Norway's 4-1 victory, marking Ostigard's second international goal in 39 appearances. This performance makes him the first Serie A player to net a goal in the current World Cup. Norway's success in this match follows their qualification by topping their group ahead of Italy, who did not advance past the playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup opener.
•Ostigard scored his team's third goal from a corner kick.
•This match was Norway's debut at the 2026 World Cup.
•Norway qualified for the World Cup ahead of Italy.

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Genoa centre-back Leo Ostigard became the first Serie A player to score a goal at the 2026 World Cup, contributing to Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq.There’s finally a Serie A goal at the World Cup, sc...
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