Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance to guide his team to a 4-1 victory over Iraq.

(Corrects Iran to Iraq in headline)FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland wasted no time in opening his World Cup account as he found the net twice in a 4-1 defeat of Iraq in Group I on Tuesday that sent a warning to defenders in the rest of the tournament.In the 29th mi

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut Tuesday to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I. It was the 56th and 57th international goals for the Manchester City striker and…

June 16 : Carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders, Norway striker Erling Haaland announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display as his side hammered Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday. The irrepressible Haaland's first-half double means he has now scored

Erling Haaland struck twice as Norway opened their World Cup return with a 4-1 win over Iraq. The scoreline put Norway top of Group I, but Iraq exposed flaws down the right and in defence.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : Iraq coach Graham Arnold urged his players not to lose heart after their 4-1 defeat by Norway in their World Cup opener on Tuesday and reminded them they have two more chances to get a victory that could put them through to the knockout rounds.Norway's Erling Haaland opened the s

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : Iraq coach Graham Arnold urged his players not to lose heart after their 4-1 defeat by Norway in their World Cup opener on Tuesday and reminded them they have two more chances to get a victory that could put them through to the knockout rounds.Norway's Erling Haaland opened the s

FOXBOROUGH, United States: Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland bagged two goals in his maiden World Cup appearance on Tuesday (Jun 16) to guide his team to an opening 4-1 Group I victory over Iraq, and put down a marker for the tournament.The 25-year-old, one of the most exciting forwards in world footba

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : Norway coach Stale Solbakken has selected his first-choice attack line - including the English Premier League's top scorer last season Erling Haaland - for the country's first World Cup match since 1998 against Iraq in Group I on Tuesday.• Solbakken chose Alexander Sorloth and A

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.

Erling Haaland scores twice in Norway's 4-1 World Cup debut victory over Iraq, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : Norway manager Stale Solbakken said his players can now enjoy a well-deserved rest after beginning their long-awaited World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday in Foxborough, where Erling Haaland netted twice.The Norwegians waited 28 years to return to football's bigg

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : Norway manager Stale Solbakken said his players can now enjoy a well-deserved rest after beginning their long-awaited World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday in Foxborough, where Erling Haaland netted twice.The Norwegians waited 28 years to return to football's bigg

Norway striker Erling Haaland caught the attention of football fans during his FIFA World Cup debut, not only for his performance but also for the name displayed on the back of his shirt.The...

Striker’s debut on the biggest stage of all sets a marker down for more to come this summer.

Zlatan Ibrahimović gave Erling Haaland his flowers following his two-goal performance on Tuesday.