article author: Mohammed Fayad Wed, 2026-06-17 03: 23 RIYADH: They have been labeled the dark horses of the 2026 World Cup, but even though Norway ultimately secured a 4-1 victory in their first appearance at the finals in 28 years, they were pushed hard by a dangerous-looking Iraqi side that stole the show for much of the first half. Along the way, Erling Haaland scored a brace that set his side on the road to victory, while Aymen Hussein netted Iraq’s first World Cup goal since Ahmed Radhi in 1986. Main category: Sport Football Tags: FIFA World Cup 2026 Norway Iraq Erling Haaland



