In its first FIFA Men's World Cup appearance since 1998, Norway didn't disappoint.  Striker Erling Haaland scored two goals in the first half, wasting no time introducing himself to the World Cup audience.

Iraq footballer Zidane Iqbal is set to become the first ever player of Pakistani heritage to play at a World Cup

Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was delayed on the way to his first World Cup. He still made the best of his tournament debut. Earlier this month, it wasn't clear whether Hussein would be able to compete in the tournament after he and another member of the team's traveling party were detained for several hours coming through U.

For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

Iraqi National Team Supporters in California hosted the watch party at Prestige Banquet Hall in El Cajon for the Norway match.

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