Norway faces Iraq as Erling Haaland makes World Cup debut
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Norway plays Iraq at Boston Stadium on June 16, marking Erling Haaland's World Cup debut. Alongside him, Martin Odegaard also makes his debut. The match is part of Group I in the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Norway's next match is against Senegal on June 22, followed by a clash with France on June 26.
- •Match scheduled for June 16 at Boston Stadium.
- •Haaland and Odegaard make their World Cup debuts.
- •Next up for Norway is a match against Senegal on June 22.
- •Norway also set to face France on June 26.
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- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Haaland makes dream World Cup debut to lead Norway to win over Iraq
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"Erling Haaland made his World Cup debut in the best possible way and scored a brace to lead Norway to a 4-1 win in their tournament opener against Iraq on Tuesday. Haaland wasn't even born when Norway last competed at the World Cup: their last participation was in 1998, while the Manchester City superstar was born two years later.
"Erling Haaland marked his FIFA World Cup debut for Norway with two goals against Iraq, but just hours later, Lionel Messi was once again the centre of attention. Haaland helped Norway to a 4-1 win in their opening match, making an immediate impact on the biggest stage with a brace.
"Erling Haaland scored a brace in his World Cup debut to have all Norway dreaming of a football fairytale as they make their return to the tournament after a 28-year absence. Haaland's goals led his nation to a 4-1 win in their World Cup opener against Iraq.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:32 PMErling Haaland the third World Cup star to break Folarin Balogun’s USMNT record in four days
Norway waited 28 years to get back to the World Cup, and Erling Haaland needed less than half an hour to take over. The Manchester City striker scored twice on his tournament debut on Tuesday, powering Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 8:01 AMErling Haaland had just scored two World Cup goals, but Lionel Messi still stole the show
Erling Haaland marked his FIFA World Cup debut for Norway with two goals against Iraq, but just hours later, Lionel Messi was once again the centre of attention. Haaland helped Norway to a 4-1 win in their opening match, making an immediate impact on the biggest stage with a brace.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:26 AMHaaland's brace makes Norway dream: 'It's a big moment for me'
Erling Haaland scored a brace in his World Cup debut to have all Norway dreaming of a football fairytale as they make their return to the tournament after a 28-year absence. Haaland's goals led his nation to a 4-1 win in their World Cup opener against Iraq.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:41 AMThe shock Haaland stat after debut World Cup brace for Norway 🦾
A New England evening was the perfect setting for Norway and star man Erling Haaland to announce their return to the biggest stage in football, ousting Iraq 4-1 in Boston.It was an intriguing battle o...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:56 AMHaaland makes dream World Cup debut to lead Norway to win over Iraq
Erling Haaland made his World Cup debut in the best possible way and scored a brace to lead Norway to a 4-1 win in their tournament opener against Iraq on Tuesday. Haaland wasn't even born when Norway last competed at the World Cup: their last participation was in 1998, while the Manchester City superstar was born two years later.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:16 AMHaaland at the double as Norway start with convincing win
Erling Haaland marked his World Cup finals debut with a brace of goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 - their biggest ever win in the tournament.The City striker was at his brilliant best in Boston in an ent...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:06 AMErling Haaland takes over in Norway's World Cup win vs Iraq in Boston
Waves of Haaland jerseys swarmed Boston Stadium. The 25-year-old star took over in Norway's first World Cup win since 1998.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 12:05 AMIraq 1-4 Norway: Haaland bags brace as Iraq impress in Boston
Iraq put up a good fight in Boston but ultimately suffered a 1-4 loss against Norway in their Group I opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half, either side of Ay...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:43 PMNorway vs Iraq starting lineups: Erling Haaland makes World Cup debut
Erling Haaland, one of the best goal scorers in the world, will make his World Cup debut as Norway battles Iraq at Boston Stadium.
- Sky Sports—Haaland stars on World Cup debut as Norway sink Iraq
Erling Haaland starred on his World Cup debut, scoring twice to help Norway to a 4-1 win over Iraq in Boston.
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