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Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq
- On Tuesday, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup Group I opener at Boston Stadium.
- This victory marks Norway's first World Cup win since 1998, ending a long tournament drought, while Iraq competed in their first World Cup appearance since 1986.
- Haaland struck in the 29th and 43rd minutes, while substitute Leo Ostigard added a goal in the 76th minute and Aymen Hussein scored an own goal in stoppage time.
- Coach Stale Solbakken predicted Haaland would make a "very big impact" at his first major finals, and the striker delivered as Norway moved to the top of Group I.
- Norway returns to action against Senegal at New Jersey Stadium on Monday, June 22, as they continue their World Cup campaign in Group I.
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