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Norway and Austria win group stage matches at World Cup; Messi scores hat-trick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Norway and Austria win group stage matches at World Cup; Messi scores hat-trick

Summary

Norway secured a 4-1 victory over Iraq in their World Cup opener in Qatar. Erling Haaland scored two goals, while Leo Østigard netted another and Iraq contributed an own goal. Austria edged out Jordan 3-1 after taking the lead through Romano Schmid and seeing Jordan equalize early in the second half. Carney Chukwuemeka’s introduction helped Austria regain control, culminating in a Jordanian own goal and a late penalty from Arnautovic. Lionel Messi showcased his talent in Argentina's opening match against Algeria, scoring all three goals in a dominant performance.

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•Norway defeats Iraq 4-1 in World Cup group stage match.
•Erling Haaland scores twice, contributing to Norway's victory.
•Austria wins 3-1 against Jordan, with a late penalty from Arnautovic.
•Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick for Argentina versus Algeria.
•All matches occurred in Qatar on June 17, 2026.

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In their first World Cup match for 28 years, the Norwegian national team faced underdogs Iraq. Julian Ryerson started on the right-hand side of defence, as usual. There were slight doubts about the Sc...
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