Erling Haaland powers Norway to 4-1 victory over Iraq in World Cup debut

Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup Group I match and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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After an intense matchup, Norway score a last goal with Thorstvedt and with it, they are the leaders in Group I of the 2026 World Cup.

After an intense matchup, Norway and Iraq are fighting for every ball.

Six minutes of additional time.

Despite trying to score another goal, Norway are confident on the field and have slowed down.

Iraq's Tahseen sees the yellow card after a foul.

Haaland was close to score a hat-trick against Iraq, but the goalkeeper saved.

After Norway's third goal, Iraq seemed devasted on the field.

Ostigaard scores with a header in a corner kick.

Ali and Hassim are out, Sadoom and Qasem are in. Schjelderup, Thorstvedt, Ostigard and Bobb are in, Nusa, Aursnes, Wolfe and Sorloth are out.

Both teams on the field again.

Time to hydrate.

With the score on their favor, Norway seem more confident and want to find a way to score, with Iraq defending outstandingly.

Despite their attempts to step on Norway's area, Iraq can't create a clear chance to score.

With players like Bayesh and Hassim, Iraq try to find a space to score in both sides of the field.

Ismaael, Al Hamadi are out, Iqbal, Farij are in.

Norway's intensity is something that Iraq are trying to content, in order to have a chance to bounce back in the game.

With multiple chances created, Nusa has been a menace for Iraq in the second half.

Iraq 42%, Norway 58%.

With the score on their favor, Norway try to find a space, with Iraq trying hard to score.

In this second half, Iraq are trying to score the equalizer.

Referee blows his whistle and the second half is underway!

• Ball Possession: Norway 62% | Iraq 38%
• Total Shots: Norway 7 | Iraq 4
• Shots on Target: Norway 4 | Iraq 2
• Shots Off Target: Norway 2 | Iraq 1
• Blocked Shots: Norway 1 | Iraq 1
• Total Pass Attempts: Norway 278 | Iraq 162
• Passes Completed: Norway 246 | Iraq 124
• Passing Accuracy: Norway 88.5% | Iraq 76.5%
• Corner Kicks: Norway 3 | Iraq 1
• Offsides: Norway 1 | Iraq 2
• Fouls Committed: Norway 4 | Iraq 6
• Goalkeeper Saves: Norway 1 | Iraq 2
• Yellow Cards: Norway 0 | Iraq 0
• Red Cards: Norway 0 | Iraq 0

After an intense first half, Norway and Iraq go to the locker room for the halftime.

With Norway pressing the exit of Iraq on their area, multiple fouls have happened.

Five minutes of additional time.

Another great pressing in Iraq's area, found Haaland to score another goal.

By passing the ball from side to side, Norway are trying to score another goal.

A great steal in the middle of the field found Hussein to score with a header.

After Norway's first goal, Iraq are not comfortable in the game, as they were in the first part of the matchup.

By using Ryerson, Norway are trying hard to score their second goal, as Iraq can't find the ball to create chances.

Iraq 37%, Norway 63%.

With Haaland and Sorloth, Norway create chances and now they have another corner.

After a great play from their area, Norway find a space to score and Haaland scores.

Both teams are back on the field.

Time to hydrate.

With a foul, Iraq just gave a free kick close to their area.

With the first corner, there was a good play to find a space in Iraq's defense. However, the ball went wide with a header from Haaland.

Despite their intensity, both teams are not having the best performance so far.

Iraq 45%, Norway 55%.

With multiple passes nearing Norway's area, Iraq are having the best chances so far.

With the ball possession on their side, Iraq are trying hard to find a spot to score in the first half.

With Al Hamadi and Hussein, Iraq press Norway's attempts to pass the ball all over the field, and they are controlling the ball possession so far.

Norway 38%, Irak 62&.

Iraq are having an outstanding performance so far with the ball on their feet, while Norway want to steal it and score.

With a greater attitude, Iraq have established themselves as the team pressing to score the first goal of the game.

Pierre Ghislain Atcho blows his whistle and first half is underway!

After warming up and getting dressed, both teams are ready for the protocolary acts.

Norway's Group I fate hinge entirely on the outcome of their clash against Iraq, which will dictate their potential advancement scenarios. With France already securing a victory over Senegal earlier in the day, the mathematical stakes are crystal clear for the Norwegian side as they take the pitch.

Iraq are one of the nations that have players born overseas, with a total of nine players.

Ahead of this crucial matchup, Iraq sit lower than Norway in the latest FIFA World Ranking. When looking at the highest ranking teams in Group I, Norway are not in the first two, as France and Senegal are ranked higher.

With both teams gearing up for their 2026 World Cup opener, they already know the uniforms and referees confirmed for this crucial game, that will be officiated by Pierre Ghislain Atcho (Gabon).

Norway's starting XI: Orjan Nyland; Kristoffer Ajer, David Moller Wolfe, Torbjorn Heggem; Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard, Fredrik Aurness; Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa, Julian Ryerson.

Iraq's starting XI: Jalal Hassan; Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Merchas Doski; Ibrahim Bayesh, Amir Alammari, Zaid Ismael; Ali Alhamadi, Ali Jasim, Aymen Hussein.

Ahead of their highly anticipated Group I debut at the 2026 World Cup, both Iraq and Norway have officially arrived at the stadium in Foxborough, where the two nations are set to clash on the pitch.

This game will be the first matchup between Iraq and Norway in an official matchup from FIFA. And of course, the first time facing each other in the World Cup.

The match between Iraq and Norway is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT.

In the United States you can watch Iraq and Norway live on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium.

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