Iraq vs Norway

Erling Haaland's World Cup debut was everything Norway fans had dreamed of. The Manchester City striker scored twice as Norway cruised to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It was Norway's first World Cup match since 1998, and Haaland made sure it was worth the 28-year wait. Iraq showed fight and pulled one back, but could not contain a Norwegian side bursting with confidence and quality. With France also winning on the same day, Group I is already shaping up as a genuine battle for second place — with Norway in pole position.