The Norway national football team is back in the World Cup after a 28-year absence, and they start with a win against Iraq. Erling Braut Haaland scores two goals, and Leo Skiri Østigård one. The match was played on a dry and dusty pitch, and Norway had problems getting the ball moving. Ståle Solbakken, the national team manager, had to make several substitutions to get more energy into the team. It ended with a 3-1 win, and Norway took three important points. Ayman Hussein scored Iraq's goal, but it was not enough to stop Norway. Erling Braut Haaland was again decisive, and he now scores his 12th and 13th goals in 15 matches. Leo Skiri Østigård came in from the bench and scored his first goal for the national team. Norway plays its next match against another team in the group, and they hope to continue their good form. With this win, Norway is now in the running to advance to the playoffs. There is now a 99 percent chance that Norway will advance, according to tv2.no. Erling Braut Haaland was the big hero, and he again showed why he is one of the world's best players. He scores goals with his head, and he is always where he should be. The Norway national football team is now a team that can go far in the World Cup, and they have a good chance of winning more matches.