Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.

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Erling Haaland scores twice, adds assist in World Cup debut as Norway tops Iraq 4-1 in Group I

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Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group...

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Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq

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