Published • loading... • Updated
Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq
- On Tuesday, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their World Cup Group I opener at Boston Stadium.
- This victory marks Norway's first World Cup win since 1998, ending a long tournament drought, while Iraq competed in their first World Cup appearance since 1986.
- Haaland struck in the 29th and 43rd minutes, while substitute Leo Ostigard added a goal in the 76th minute and Aymen Hussein scored an own goal in stoppage time.
- Coach Stale Solbakken predicted Haaland would make a "very big impact" at his first major finals, and the striker delivered as Norway moved to the top of Group I.
- Norway returns to action against Senegal at New Jersey Stadium on Monday, June 22, as they continue their World Cup campaign in Group I.
Insights by Ground AI
79 Articles
79 Articles
Norway were overwhelming favorites against Iraq – but struggled mightily. It took a mistake by goalkeeper Jalal Hassan for Erling Haaland and his teammates to get going.
·Hamburg, Germany
Read Full Article
The ‘Android’ shone with a brace to help his country successfully return to a World Cup after 40 years, while his teammate Ostigard and an own goal made it 4-1 over Iraq.
The Toronto Star+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
Erling Haaland scores twice in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1 in Group I
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, in his tournament debut Tuesday to propel Norway to a 4-1
·Toronto, Canada
Read Full Article
A double pack of the goal hunter brought the 2-1 pause, outsider Iraq kept in half one well with
·Vienna, Austria
Read Full Article
Father's Day SaleGet 40% off Vantage subscriptions for yourself or a friend.Get Started
Coverage Details
Total News Sources79
Leaning Left19Leaning Right16Center18Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Left
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources lean Left
36% Left
L 36%
C 34%
R 30%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
