Foxborough, United States, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double

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2026-06-17

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. "You could see that he adapted to the occasion, the occasion wasn't too big for him," sai......

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