Haaland bags Norway’s first-ever brace in World Cup

Erling Haaland’s breakthrough at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was one of the most highly anticipated storylines of the tournament’s sixth matchday, and the striker did not disappoint. The Manchester City star netted a first-half brace against Iraq to become the headline act of the night in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Norwegian attacker, who has racked up 51 goals this season for both club and country, not only led his team in their World Cup debut but also achieved an unprecedented milestone in his nation’s history.
Haaland, a footballer widely regarded as extraordinary due to his goalscoring prowess and physical dominance, scored twice to become the first Norwegian player to net a brace in...