Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in World Cup 2026 opener
Short overview
Erling Haaland scored two goals as Norway began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
Erling Haaland scored two goals as Norway began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
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