Massachusetts, June 17 -- Manchester City star Erling Haaland made history on his FIFA World Cup debut, becoming the first men's player to score a multi-goal match for Norway at the tournament after netting twice in the opening 43 minutes against Iraq, as per ESPN Insights X handle.

Haaland's brilliant start set the tone as Norway registered a commanding 4-1 victory, marking their first win on the World Cup stage in 28 years.

With this win, Norway climbed to first in their Group I, whereas France, who secured a convincing 3-1 win over Senegal earlier today, dropped to second place.

Coming to the contest, Iraq started brightly and created better early chances, with Aymen Hussein heading over from close range before Ali Al Hamadi sent a ...