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Erling Haland scores two goals as Norway begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

But he will be even richer if he achieves a few profound goals.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Hours after France's Kylian Mbappe and Norway's Erling Haaland had lit up the World Cup with two goals each, the stage was set.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Since turning 35, he has scored 10 World Cup goals - more than Harry Kane, Diego Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry have each scored in total.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

He’d still have a job and a life and goals and dreams and hopes, and what did Moss have?

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro