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Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double

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Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match vs Iraq at Boston Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. [Justin Setterfield/Getty Images/AFP] 

Norway coach Stale Solbakken said star striker Erling Haaland proved the World Cup "wasn't too big" for him as he scored two goals in the 4-1 win over Iraq on Tuesday.

The Manchester City forward gave Norway the lead in their first appearance at a major tournament in 26 years and put them ahead again late in the first half after Iraq had equalised in Boston.

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