The Norwegian national team beat the Iraqi team in the World Cup match
The Norwegian national team defeated the Iraqi national team in the group stage match of the FIFA World Cup. The match, which took place in the American Foxborough, ended with a score of 4:1.
As part of the Norwegian national team, striker Erling Holand scored a double, hitting the opponent's goal in the 29th and 43rd minutes. Leo Ostigard (76) and Christian Torstvedt (90+7) also scored goals. Ayman Hussein scored the only goal for the Iraqi national team in the 39th minute.
The Norwegian national team is participating in the final stage of the World Championship for the first time since 1998. The best result of the team in the history of the tournament is reaching the 1/8 finals, which the Norwegians achieved in 1938 and 1998. For the football players from Iraq, this match was the first at the World Championships since 1986.
The teams compete in Group I, where the national teams of France and Senegal also play. In the second round of the group stage, the Norwegian national team will face the Senegalese team, and the Iraqis will play a match against France.
The French national football team on Tuesday, June 16, beat the Senegalese team 3-1 in the World Cup group stage match. The meeting took place at the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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