Norway secured a 4-1 victory against Iraq in a friendly match, with Erling Haaland scoring two goals. The performance comes as Haaland seeks to establish himself on the international stage following Norway’s absence from the recent World Cup. Coach Stale Solbakken praised Haaland’s performance, stating it demonstrated he is capable of performing at the highest level and dismissing any concerns about the pressure of major tournaments. The win serves as a confidence boost for Norway as they continue their preparations for future qualifying campaigns. Haaland’s goals were a key factor in the comfortable win for the Norwegian national team. The match was played in Foxborough, Massachusetts.