WATCH: Erling Haaland scores brace for Norway at FIFA World Cup 2026 vs Iraq

This is his first goal at the mega competition!

The Norway national football team are battling it out against the Iraq national football team in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is taking place at the Boston Stadium.

The Landslaget have kept the majority of the ball control from the start. This is surely going to be an advantage for them for the rest of the game. The Ståle Solbakken-led side will continue to push hard to break Iraq’s defence. They have now scored their first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Iraqi national football team must step up their game if they want to secure their first points at the mega competition. They are seeing some major issues in retaining control of the ball. Graham Arnold’s men will surely be looking to change the course of play in the second half. At the moment, the game is not going in their favour and it will only put them under pressure moving forward.

Haaland’s incredible brace vs Iraq in 2026 FIFA World Cup

Erling Haaland has now scored the opening goal for the Norway national football team at the FIFA World Cup 2026. This is also his first-ever goal in the flagship tournament. With this goal, the 25-year-old has etched his name in the history of the competition. He also went on to complete his brace in the first half after scoring his second goal in the 43rd minute.

When it comes to playing an important role in the attacking front for the Landslaget, Erling Haaland is the biggest name to look at. In 51 appearances for his nation, he has now scored 57 goals and continues to be the top goal scorer for Norway.

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