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Sprinkler malfunctions during halftime of Iraq-Norway World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Sprinkler malfunctions during halftime of Iraq-Norway World Cup match

Summary

During halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway at Gillette Stadium on June 16, a sprinkler malfunctioned, spraying water onto the field. The incident occurred in front of the goal where Erling Haaland scored twice, giving Norway a 2-1 lead. Groundskeepers addressed the problem by dispersing the water and attended to the discolored grass around the malfunctioning sprinkler. By the time players returned for the second half, the affected area appeared to be restored to normal conditions.

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By the Numbers

•Iraq is facing Norway in a World Cup match at Gillette Stadium.
•Norway leads 2-1 at halftime with two goals from Erling Haaland.
•A malfunctioning sprinkler affected the field during halftime.
•Groundskeepers quickly worked to restore the condition of the field.
•Players returned to a normalized playing surface for the second half.

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11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sprinkler malfunctions at halftime of Iraq-Norway World Cup match at Gillette Stadium

What they're saying

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A large stream of water spurted for several seconds from a sprinkler on the edge of the area in front of the goal in which Erling Haaland scored twice to give Norway a 2-1 halftime lead. The grass appeared discolored around the offending sprinkler head as groundskeepers ran out to attend to the problem.
— Yahoo Sports

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