Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in the first week match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup I Group. The goals that brought Norway the victory were Erling Haaland in the 29th and 43rd minutes, Leo Oestigaard in the 76th minute and 90+7. Kristian Thorstvedt scored in the minute. Iraq’s only goal came from Aymen Hussein in the 39th minute.
2 GOALS FROM HAALAND
Erling Haaland, one of Norway’s star football players, managed to score twice in the first World Cup match of his career.
With this match, Norway started the World Cup with a victory after 28 years and managed to score 3 points in its first match in Group I. Iraq, on the other hand, failed to score points in its first World Cup after 40 years.
Iraq, France in the 2nd week match of 2026 FIFA World Cup I Group; Norway will face Senegal.
HERE ARE THE GOALS OF THE MATCH
⚽ Norway’s striker is at work. Erling Haaland netted in the first World Cup match of his career. pic.twitter.com/4YYKyw8XuM
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⚽️ Aymen Hussein rose magnificently and brought Iraq into the match again. 1-1. pic.twitter.com/8J8S1G4cCs
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😯 Huge mistake from Jalal Hassan. Erling Haaland is on the stage again and Norway is ahead 2-1. pic.twitter.com/nTToy7Qw9b
— TRT Spor (@trtspor) June 16, 2026
⚽️ Norway scored from a set piece. Leo Ostigard rose well and increased the difference to 2. pic.twitter.com/kstVYcHyMQ
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⚽️ The score of the match is determined with the goal scored by Kristian Thorstvedt. 4-1. pic.twitter.com/hfeTuoEVpo
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