Erling Haaland marked Norway's opening FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying fixture with a brace as his side ran out emphatic 4-1 winners against Iraq.

The Manchester City striker's double contribution was the standout moment of a one-sided contest that gave Norway a confident start to their qualification campaign.

Norway dominated from the first whistle, with Haaland leading the charge and ensuring Iraq had no answer throughout the match. The final scoreline of 4-1 underlined the gap between the two sides on the night.

The result hands Norway three points and an early platform as they look to navigate a path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.