Iraq vs Norway 1-4 Highlights: Haaland Braces in 2026 World Cup Win
Norway defeated Iraq 4–1 in their opening Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium.
Match Overview
Both nations made highly anticipated returns to the global tournament after decades away—28 years for Norway and 40 years for Iraq. Erling Haaland starred on his World Cup debut, scoring a first-half brace to power his side forward despite a competitive effort from a resilient Iraqi squad.
Key Match Moments
- 29th Minute (Goal - Norway 1-0): Erling Haaland opened the scoring by sliding in at the back post to convert a low cross from David Møller Wolfe.
- 39th Minute (Goal - Iraq 1-1): Aymen Hussein answered back by meeting Amir Al-Ammari's cross with a towering header past goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, scoring Iraq's second-ever World Cup goal.
- 43rd Minute (Goal - Norway 2-1): Haaland quickly restored Norway's lead before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up and intercepting an under-hit backpass to block goalkeeper Jalal Hassan's clearance directly into the net.
- 76th Minute (Goal - Norway 3-1): Second-half substitute Leo Østigård out-leaped the defense to power home a clinical header from a Martin Ødegaard corner.
- 90+6th Minute (Own Goal - Norway 4-1): Deep in stoppage time, a towering header across the face of goal deflected off the chest of an under-pressure Aymen Hussein into his own net to seal the final scoreline.
Group I Standings
Following the opening matchday, Norway sits at the top of Group I on goal difference ahead of France. [12]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Iraq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
[13]
Iraq vs. Norway Full Highlights | FIFA World Cup 2026, YouTube · TSN · 2026 M06 17
0 comments