Alexander Sørloth

Analysis: Sorloth operated mostly on the right as expected, a role that allowed Erling Haaland to play centrally, but the forward had a difficult game, fouling constantly and losing his individual battles with Iraq's left back Merchas Doski. He rarely found himself in dangerous positions, a surprising struggle given this was meant to be the easiest fixture in the group, and finished with just two shots to show for his night.

Jun 10, 2026

Set starter for Norway

Sorloth is set to start in the attack for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.

Analysis: Sorloth is heading to America for the World Cup as he joins Norway, set to start for the dark horse contenders. He will not start in his natural center-forward spot due to teammate Erling Haaland, instead likely to be used on the right or as a secondary forward, helping out in more hold-up play. That said, his effectiveness could take a bit of a hit, but with all the attention on Haaland, Sorloth could see some open opportunities if Norway can play around that issue. He earned a solid 19 goals and one assist in 49 appearances (25 starts) between UCL and league play, showing he does have some quality around the net if given his chances.

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