Norway secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in their opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying, held at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Erling Haaland was a key contributor to Norway’s success, scoring during the match, though the specific details of his goal(s) were not provided in the source. The game marked the beginning of Group I competition for both teams. This result places Norway in a strong position early in the qualifying stage. The match was played on Tuesday, with the report originating from IraqiNews.com. Further details regarding the remaining goals and match specifics are not included in this brief report.