Sevilla FC takes pride in Ørjan Nyland's outstanding performance in the World Cup 2026, where he started in Norway's opening match against Iraq. The match, held at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, ended with a resounding 1-4 victory for the Norwegians. Nyland, the goalkeeper from Sevilla, conceded only one goal in this thrilling debut. Norway, under the management of Ståle Solbakken, displayed great superiority on the field, quickly responding after Iraq equalized. Goals from Erling Haaland, Leo Østigård, and an own goal by Hussein secured the first three points for Norway in Group I. Nyland and his national team will next face Senegal on Tuesday the 23rd at 02:00 hours. Additionally, the next match involving Sevilla players will be on Thursday at 21:00 hours, where Switzerland will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in the second round of Group B.