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Norway kicks off their World Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over Iraq at Boston Stadium!

Norway took the lead in the 29th minute when Haaland tapped in Moller Wolfe's left-wing cross.

Iraq leveled six minutes before the break with Hussein's towering header from Al Ammari's floated delivery.

But Norway quickly retook the lead in the 43rd minute as Haaland closed down goalkeeper Hassan and found the net.

Iraq almost equalized before halftime, with Al Hamadi's strike trickling past the post and Hashim's volley flying just over.

The second half saw more of the same, with Ali skewing a close-range attempt before Ostigard glanced a header past Hassan from an Odegaard corner in the 76th minute.

Norway sealed the deal in second-half stoppage time when Thorstvedt's flick-on was inadvertently converted by Hussein for Norway's fourth.

Norway registered 12 shots with five on target (xG 2.59) compared to Iraq's 11 shots with one on target (xG 0.77).

Norway now tops Group I, level on points with France, but ahead on goal difference.

Iraq sits at the bottom and faces France on June 22.

Norway will turn their attention to Senegal on June 23.

That wraps up our live commentary of this entertaining 2026 World Cup Group I contest!

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Iraq 1, Norway 4.

Norway takes a dominant win at Boston Stadium in this FIFA World Cup match.

GOAL!

NORWAY ADDS A FOURTH!

Ajer controls on the right and floats a delivery to the back post.

Haaland heads it back across goal, and Thorstvedt's flick is inadvertently converted into the net by Hussein!

Iraq 1-4 Norway!

Next up for Norway in Group I is a game against Senegal, while Iraq faces the daunting task of tournament favorites France.

Six minutes of additional time will be added at the end of the second half.

Norway should have a fourth!

Thorstvedt drags a six-yard effort wide of the upright.

Haaland is NOT happy with his teammate, as he was free at the back post!

The tempo has dropped a notch after an energetic 85 minutes.

Norway is heading for a brilliant win here.

YELLOW CARD!

Tahseen gets the first booking of the match for bringing down Haaland at the halfway line.

BIG SAVE!

HAALAND DENIED A HAT-TRICK!

Iraq makes a mess of it as Iqbal plays a backpass to his goalkeeper.

Haaland intercepts and gets a shot off, but Hassan gets down low for a brave stop to deny the Manchester City striker!

SUB: Norway makes another change as Berg replaces Odegaard.

Odegaard hands the captain's armband to Haaland.

Norway makes history!

They've scored three goals in a World Cup or European Championship match for the first time ever.

What a professional performance from Solbakken's side!