Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on June 16 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with goals from Erling Haaland (two), Leo Ostigard, and an own goal by Aymen Hussein; Hussein also scored for Iraq. This marked Iraq's first World Cup appearance in 40 years. Norway leads Group I on goal difference with three points, level on points with France after the latter's 3-1 win over Senegal.