June 16 : Carrying the hopes of his nation on his shoulders, Norway striker Erling Haaland announced his arrival at the World Cup in typically emphatic fashion, with two goals in a majestic display as his side hammered Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday. The irrepressible Haaland's first-half double means he has now scored

Striker’s debut on the biggest stage of all sets a marker down for more to come this summer.

Erling Haaland scores twice in Norway's 4-1 World Cup debut victory over Iraq, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess.

Erling Haaland struck twice as Norway opened their World Cup return with a 4-1 win over Iraq. The scoreline put Norway top of Group I, but Iraq exposed flaws down the right and in defence.

(Corrects Iran to Iraq in headline)FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 16 : Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland wasted no time in opening his World Cup account as he found the net twice in a 4-1 defeat of Iraq in Group I on Tuesday that sent a warning to defenders in the rest of the tournament.In the 29th mi

Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals, including one off a defensive blunder, in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.