Aymen Hussein scores a historic goal for Iraq in the World Cup 2026 opener, but ultimately loses, marking a significant milestone after 40 years without an Iraqi goal in the World Cup. Hussein's goal is a historic one for his country, as he scored a goal in the 39th minute of the match against Norway. Hussein had previously scored a crucial goal in the World Cup qualifying match, which took Iraq to the World Cup 2026. Hussein's personal story is also inspiring, having lost his father at a young age and experiencing further family tragedy. Iraq's goalkeeper, Jalal Hassan, praises Hussein's value to the team, saying that his presence makes the difference. Hussein suffers an own goal in the 6th minute of stoppage time, leading to Iraq's loss. Hussein becomes the fourth player to be a victim of 'friendly fire' in the World Cup 2026.