Norway beats Iraq 4-1 in World Cup opener
Norway opened its World Cup campaign with a 4-1 victory over Iraq, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and providing an assist. The win came in Group I on Tuesday, and Norway will meet Brazil in the round of 16.
Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in a World Cup match, their opening game of the tournament. The match took place on Tuesday and was part of Group I, according to triblive.
Erling Haaland scored two goals in the match, and he also added an assist, as reported by triblive. The victory marked Norway's first World Cup win after a long absence.
According to swedenherald.com, Norway later played Ivory Coast in a World Cup match that went into extra time tied 1‑1. Norway took the lead after just under 40 minutes when Antonio Nusa headed in a pass from Martin Ødegaard, and Ivory Coast equalised through Amad Diallo. The report also noted that the goal was Haaland's 60th in 53 international appearances. Swedenherald.com added that Norway will face Brazil in the round of 16 and that in four previous attempts Brazil has never beaten Norway, with two draws and two Norwegian victories.
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