The opening round of the World Cup has been a star-studded affair, with Lionel Messi, Erling Braut Haaland and Kylian Mbappé leading their teams to victory. But when Cristiano Ronaldo entered the tournament, there was no thunderous applause or cheering.
SportsThe stars delivered immediately - and have created World Cup fever at home in both Sweden and Norway. If Erling Braut Haaland, Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak continue as they have so far, a hot Nordic meeting could await.
FootballNorway's men's football team is playing at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years - football fever is sweeping the neighboring country. According to TV2, nearly 1.5 million Norwegians watched as superstar Erling Braut Haaland scored twice against Iraq in Norway's 4-1 opening victory overnight in Norway.
FootballLionel Messi continues to write football history. In the opening match against Algeria, the 38-year-old scored a hat-trick and moved closer to the World Cup goals record. "I feel in good shape," Messi says.
FootballIt was Norway's first World Cup match in 28 years. Then Erling Braut Haaland scored - twice. Winning 4-1 is fantastic for everyone, says the attacking star.
SportsTwo of the big World Cup favorites step into the tournament. Reigning world champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, and France, the 2022 runners-up, face Algeria and Senegal, respectively. In addition, Norway's World Cup campaign begins.
SportsTwo of the big favorites enter the World Cup. Reigning world champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, and France, the 2022 runners-up, face Algeria and Senegal, respectively. In addition, Norway's World Cup campaign begins.
SportsResearch shows that Sweden, Norway, and other World Cup nations from cooler climates may be at a major disadvantage in the summer heat.
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