Norway secured a 4-1 victory over Iraq in their 2026 World Cup debut match in Boston, highlighted by two goals from star forward Erling Haaland.The game marked a significant return to the tournament for Norway after a twenty-eight-year absence, while Iraq demonstrated resilience during their rare global appearance.Erling Haaland solidified his status by netting two crucial first-half goals, helping his squad overcome a temporary equalizer from Aymen Hussein.Norway now looks toward critical upcoming group stage matches against
Senegal and France as they pursue advancement in the tournament.