Erling Haaland, Norway, Iraq
17 June 2026
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Foxborough. The Manchester City striker needed only 29 minutes to open his tournament account after Norway returned to the World Cup stage.
Haaland delivered on pre-tournament expectation and gave Norway early control in Group I, showing why their attack is viewed as dangerous. His brace followed big performances from Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe on a superstar-heavy matchday.