After 28 years without a World Cup, Norway beat Iraq 4-1 this Tuesday (16), at Gillette Stadium, in Boston (USA). Striker Erling Haaland scored two goals for the European team in the first half of the match. With the result, the Norwegians surpass France on goal difference and take the lead in Group I. Related news: France beats Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup Group I debut. Iran: US player visa expired after a single game. Ghana player loses appeal to obtain visa before World Cup game. The only goal for Iraq came from center forward Aymen Hussein, who underwent seven hours of interrogation upon arriving in the United States to compete in the World Cup. Leading Iraqi player, the 30-year-old striker was detained by immigration authorities at Chicago airport and was subjected to investigation and verification procedures until he was released. After the hydration break in the second half, in the 31st minute, Odegaard lifted the ball in the area and Ostigaard rose free to head it and score Norway's third goal. At the end of the match, a high ball in the Iraqi area found Haaland who sent it into the small area and Thorstvedt hit the goal after sharing it with the Iraqi defenders. With the result, Norway takes the lead in Group I due to goal difference. France won three points after beating Senegal 3-1, with two goals from Mbappé. Norway and France The two teams face each other in the second round of Group I, next Saturday (20), at 4pm (Brasília time). The game will be at MetLife Stadium in New York.