00:00Norway began their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in spectacular fashion as they defeated Iraq 4-1 in their group
00:08eye-opening match.
00:09After waiting 28 years to return to football's biggest stage, Norway delivered a powerful performance,
00:16with superstar Erling Haaland stealing the spotlight by scoring twice in a memorable World Cup debut.
00:22The match started with both teams showing attacking intent.
00:26Norway, led by Captain Martin Odegaard and their world-class striker Haaland, looked confident from the first whistle.
00:33Their passing was sharp, and they constantly tried to break through Iraq's defensive structure.
00:39Iraq, however, surprised many with their fearless approach and refused to simply defend.
00:45The Asian side pressed high and created problems for Norway's backline.
00:49Iraq's quick movement and physical style made the game competitive, with both teams fighting for control in midfield.
00:56Norway had more possession, but Iraq looked dangerous whenever they won the ball and moved forward.
01:02Despite falling behind, Iraq did not lose confidence.
01:06They continued attacking and were rewarded in the 39th minute when Eamon Hussain scored the equalizer.
01:12The goal gave Iraq hope and brought the match back to life, with the score becoming 1-1.
01:17However, Norway responded immediately.
01:21Just before halftime, Haaland struck again in the 43rd minute.
01:25The Manchester City forward found space inside the box and finished clinically to restore Norway's advantage.
01:31His two goals in the first half became the biggest talking point of the match.
01:36After the break, Iraq tried to fight back and searched for another equalizer.
01:40They created a few promising attacks, but struggled against Norway's organized defense.
01:45Norway slowly regained control and used their attacking quality to put pressure on Iraq.
01:51The Scandinavian team sealed the victory in the 76th minute when Leo Ostergaard scored with a powerful header.
01:58The goal gave Norway a comfortable 3-1 lead and ended Iraq's hopes of making a comeback.
02:04Norway continued pushing until the final moments.
02:07In stoppage time, an Eamon goal added to Iraq's frustration as Norway completed a dominant 4-1 win.
02:14The result sent a strong message to their group iRivals and showed Norway's attacking strength.
02:20The victory was especially important for Norway, who returned to the World Cup after a long absence.
02:26The team had last appeared in the tournament in 1998, and this comeback became even more special with such a
02:33convincing opening result.
02:34With players like Holland and Odegaard, Norway entered the tournament with high expectations.
02:40Their chemistry, confidence, and attacking movement made them one of the most exciting teams to watch in the competition.
02:47For Iraq, the scoreline was disappointing, but their performance had several positives.
02:52They matched Norway's intensity for long periods and showed they can compete against stronger opponents on the world stage.
02:59There is no one of the most exciting teams to watch in the world stage.
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