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Norway opens World Cup with 4-1 victory against Iraq

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Norway opens World Cup with 4-1 victory against Iraq

Summary

Norway secured a 4-1 triumph over Iraq in their World Cup opener in Boston on June 17. Erling Haaland scored the first goal shortly after the first-half hydration break. After Iraq equalized through Aymen Hussein, Norway regained the lead with a deflected effort from Haaland. Leo Østigård added to the tally with a header, while an own goal from Hussein sealed the victory for Norway, who are competing in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Kristoffer Ajer had a strong performance in his tournament debut, contributing to the team's defensive efforts.

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•Final score: Norway 4, Iraq 1
•Match played at Boston Stadium on June 17
•Haaland scores twice, including a deflected goal
•Østigård adds a header from a corner
•Norway returns to the World Cup after 28 years

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9:06 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Ajer’s Norway begin campaign with emphatic win over Iraq

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Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer impressed on his World Cup debut, helping Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their opening Group I fixture.Erling Haaland gave Norway the lead before half-time at Boston Stadiu...
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