June 16, 2026
Norway vs Iraq Half-Time Report: Erling Haaland Brace Gives Norway the Lead
Norway is dominating the contest against Iraq at the Gillette Stadium, as Erling Haaland has kept them ahead in the game with two powerful strikes. The Manchester City striker showcased why he is ranked among the top footballers in the world, as his performance has stood out for Norway in the ongoing contest.
Talking about the match, Erling Haaland scored the first goal of the match in the 29th minute. Afterwards, Iraq came up with a counter punch, as Aymen Hussein scored the equalizer in the 39th minute. Just when Iraqis were looking to consolidate the tie, Erling Haaland came up with another strike to give Norway the lead.
Due to this action-packed first half, the scoreboard is currently standing at 2-1. Norway is certainly dominating the contest, as Iraq have struggled to contain their attack. They will now look to come up with a renewed plan in the second half, as Norway is looking to add more goals to the scoresheet.