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

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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-06-17 10:17 UTC+10:00
Section: World Cup 2026
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Middle East, Europe, World News
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Surely nobody expected anything different. Erling Haaland arrival on the biggest football stage of all involved a match-defining performance. Kylian Mbappé had laid down a marker with two goals in France’s win over Senegal. Haaland responded in kind, courtesy of a first-half double of his own. The Manchester City striker’s quest for the Golden Boot depends on Norway enjoying a decent run in the event.
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