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Haaland Primed for 'Big Impact' at World Cup, Says Norway Coach
Solbakken said Norway will feed Haaland after he scored 16 goals in qualifying and led the team back to the World Cup after 28 years.
- Norway kicks off its World Cup campaign against Iraq today, June 16, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Boston, marking the team's return to the tournament after a 28-year absence.
- Powered by a perfect qualifying record, including two victories over Italy, Norway secured its first tournament appearance since 1998 and now faces a challenging Group I featuring France and Senegal.
- Striker Erling Haaland, who scored 16 goals during qualifying, is expected to have a 'very big impact,' Solbakken said, praising his fitness and readiness for the tournament.
- Captain Martin Odegaard, who led the team in goal assists during the qualifiers, provides critical creativity in midfield despite battling a recent injury, remaining central to Solbakken's tactical approach.
- After a 40-year absence, Iraq returns to the World Cup, entering a highly competitive group as Solbakken emphasized the match's significance, calling the group 'maybe the hardest of all.
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West Hawaii TodayErling Haaland makes splash on World Cup debut, sprinkler erupts at Gillette Stadium
Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway opened their campaign by beating Iraq 4-1 at Gillette Stadium. The post Erling Haaland makes splash on World Cup debut, sprinkler erupts at Gillette Stadium appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
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