Haaland's double, four goals for Norway
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 to start the 2026 World Cup in Group I. Two-goal Erling Haaland led the way, while Iraq's only reply came from Hussein.
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 to start the 2026 World Cup in Group I. Two-goal Erling Haaland led the way, while Iraq's only reply came from Hussein.
Holders Argentina and Algeria have named their line-ups in 2026 World Cup Group J. Messi starts; Argentina line up 4-4-2 and Algeria 4-3-3.
Norway lead Iraq 2-1 at half-time in 2026 World Cup Group I. Erling Haaland, who opened the scoring, struck twice to give Norway the advantage.
Iraq and Norway have named their line-ups in 2026 World Cup Group I. Haaland and Ødegaard both start, with Iraq in a 4-4-2 and Norway in a 4-3-3.
France beat Senegal 3-1 in 2026 World Cup Group I. Kylian Mbappé starred with two goals and Barcola also scored, as France began with a win.
According to Ben Jacobs, Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez will step down after the World Cup, regardless of the result the team achieves at the tournament.
on deal for Brighton centre-back Van Hecke, adding another experienced figure to their defence.
France and Senegal have named their line-ups in 2026 World Cup Group I. Mbappé and Mané both start, with France in a 4-2-3-1 and Senegal in a 4-3-3.
Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 at the 2026 World Cup. Just scored twice, with Rezaeian and Mohebi replying for Iran, who dominated but could not win.
France face Senegal in 2026 World Cup "Group of Death" I. In a repeat of the 2002 opener, France are favourites while Senegal chase another shock result.
Iraq face Norway in 2026 World Cup Group I. Norway, back at a World Cup after 28 years, are favourites, while Iraq return to this stage after 40 years.
Holders Argentina face Algeria in 2026 World Cup Group J. In what is likely Messi's final World Cup, Argentina take the field as heavy favourites in Kansas City.