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Haaland Shines in World Cup Debut

Updated 2026-06-17 00:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup opener. The striker's performance solidifies his status as a key player for the team.

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Haaland scores two in WC debut as Norway win

Erling Haaland took just 29 minutes to score his first ever World Cup goal on his tournament debut against Iraq on Tuesday. By the end, he had scored twice in a convincing 4-1 victory and delivered on his tag as one of this tournament's biggest stars.

2026-06-17 01:10 UTC