Erling Haaland proved he's fit for the big stage on his World Cup debut. The Manchester City superstar scored twice to lead Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq.
The match was played on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Kosovo time.
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeHaaland scored in the 29th minute for 1:0 and in the 43rd minute for 2:1. Aymen Hussein equalized the score at 1:1 in the 39th minute.
Leo Ostigard scored the third goal for the Norwegians in the 76th minute, while Aymen Hussein's own goal decided the final score, 4:1, in the 96th minute.