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Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return

FOXBOROUGH, Mass.: Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland wasted no time ‌in opening his World Cup account as he found the net twice in a 4-1 defeat of Iraq in Group I on Tuesday ⁠that sent a warning to defenders in the rest of the tournament.

Bangkok Post

SPO:Hot Norwegians enjoy Boston party against Arnie's Iraq

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has netted a double to ensure Norway didn't suffer an opening shock at the World Cup against Iraq.

AAP

Hot Norwegians enjoy Boston party against Arnie's Iraq

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has netted a double to ensure Norway didn't suffer an opening shock at the World Cup against Iraq.

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How Erling Haaland Fared in World Cup Debut for Norway

One the most prolific strikers on earth made his maiden World Cup appearance.

Sports Illustrated

Erling Haaland scores twice on World Cup debut as Norway hammer Iraq

Iraq 1-4 Norway: Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half on his tournament debut, as Norway finished the first matchday top of Group I

The Independent UK

Norway’s Erling Haaland punishes Iraq with double on World Cup debut

Erling Haaland scored Norway’s first two goals as they won 4-1 in Group I, despite Aymen Hussein equalising with Iraq’s second World Cup goal in the nation’s history

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Haaland double powers Norway to winning start against Iraq

Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway got their campaign off to a flying start with a 4-1 over a valiant Iraqi side, who were playing on football's biggest stage for the first time in 40 years.

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Who is Aymen Hussein? Iraq star scores at World Cup 2026 after US immigration questioning

The Iraq striker has overcome tragedy to lead his nation and faced a challenging time entering the USA due to intense questioning

The Independent UK

Iraq vs. Norway—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 18th game of the 2026 World Cup will be staged at Gillette Stadium.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Iraq vs. Norway on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Tougher tests lie ahead for dark-horse Norway at this World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

How to watch Iraq vs Norway: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Iraq vs Norway for free online and from anywhere as Erling Haaland prepares for his long-awaited FIFA World Cup debut.

TechRadar

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Norway vs Iraq?

'Dark horses' Norway take on Iraq this evening in Group I at the 2026 World Cup

FourFourTwo

Norway vs Iraq prediction, as ultimate 2026 World Cup dark horses look to dominate Group I

Norway couldn't have qualified for the 2026 World Cup in finer form, and Iraq are the unlucky side tasked with facing them first

FourFourTwo

Rocky's World Cup Curse? Influencer Beta Mejía and Ecuador Learned the Hard Way: Philadelphia Is Warning Everyone Else

Philadelphia tourism officials are leaning into one of the city's strangest sports superstitions after Ecuador became the latest team linked to the infamous "Rocky Statue Curse." In a tongue-in-cheek Instagram post published by Pennsylvania tourism authorities, World Cup delegations from Brazil, Haiti, France, Iraq, Curaçao, Croatia and Ghana were welcomed…

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Evening Standard

Where to watch World Cup today and what channel are the games on?

Four more games tonight and overnight with France and Argentina in action

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for Norway vs Iraq?

Norway will kick off their 'dark horse' tournament at the 2026 World Cup this evening against Iraq

The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 16 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 16 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

Evening Standard

How to watch Iraq vs Norway: TV channel and live stream for World Cup today

Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard set to grace global stage for first time

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AAP

SOC:Graham Arnold ready to shock the world all over again

Not content with sealing Iraq's first World Cup berth in 40 years, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is out to rock football's grandest stage all over again.

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Graham Arnold ready to shock the world all over again

Not content with sealing Iraq's first World Cup berth in 40 years, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is out to rock football's grandest stage all over again.

The Conversation

‘It’s a disgrace’: the US has abandoned the Kurds again – and this time, Trump is insulting them to boot

The United States and Iran are preparing to finalise a peace deal that would end their war – at least for the time being – as well as Israel’s bombing of Lebanon.

Sports Illustrated

Iraq vs. Norway—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Just 26 places separates the two countries in FIFA’s world rankings—but you wouldn’t know it based on the pre-tournament discourse.

The Guardian - UK

‘The best goalscorer in the world’: Erling Haaland primed for World Cup debut

Erling Haaland has been back to make an impact at the World Cup as Norway take on Iraq in their opening game

The Conversation

A shared mourning ritual helped an American soldier and an Iraqi interpreter find common ground

I met Mohammad in 2004 in Baghdad when we were both in our early 20s. I was an American soldier, and he was a local interpreter for my platoon during our 1-year deployment. Mohammad’s job was dangerous because Iraqis who worked with the Americans were targeted by insurgent forces.

The Independent UK

The secret weapon Iraq can use as they finally live World Cup dream

The long journey and many difficulties the Iraq squad have overcome to reach World Cup 2026 make their appearance all the sweeter

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