Haaland's double fires Norway past Iraq in World Cup Group I opener

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored two goals as Norway launched their World Cup campaign with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.

Norway's dominant performance saw them take control of the group from their opening match, establishing themselves as strong contenders for progression.

Haaland's decisive two-goal contribution underscored his importance to Norway's attacking setup at the tournament.

The Scandinavian side will look to build on this strong start in their remaining group matches.

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Source: BBC Sport