Erling Haaland scored two goals in his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq, 4-1, in Group I at Boston Stadium.

Norway marked its return to the World Cup in winning fashion with a 4-1 victory over Iraq on Tuesday night at Boston Stadium. Here are four takeaways from the match.

From Iraqi passion to Norwegian pride, thousands of fans from both sides are in New England to witness history.

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FOXBOROUGH, MA – Norway started its first World Cup campaign since 1998 with a bang, earning a 4-1 victory over Iraq in the teams' Group I opener. Erling Haaland helped power Norway to victory. The 25-year-old striker was a force throughout Tuesday's ...

Ahead of the final pair of World Cup Group I fixtures on Friday, Norway vs. France and Senegal vs. Iraq, there is still plenty to play for.

France hold the advantage on goal difference at the top of the group, which means anything other than a Norway win will put Les Bleus through as group winners while Norway progres

All four teams are mathematically alive to advance as Group I action concludes on Friday

Erling Haaland topped your player ratings in Norway's World Cup opener against Iraq. The Manchester City forward scored two goals on his tournament debut as Norway won 4-1 and scored 7.9 out of 10. Iraq's Aymen Hussein - who made it 1-1 by scoring only his country's second-ever World Cup goal - was second,