Home›Matches›Iraq vs Norway

    Match 18 · Group I · Matchday 1

    IraqIraq
    1 : 4
    Full-time
    NorwayNorway
    • A. Hussein39', 90' (OG)
    Goals
    • E. Haaland29', 43'
    • L. Ostigard76'

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET

    Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

    VeloBet

    Get a $20 World Cup Free Bet — No Deposit Required

    Accepts:
    ₿
    Ξ
    ₮
    Ł
    · 18+ · PLAY RESPONSIBLY
    Claim $20 Free Bet
    PreviewLineupsStatisticsH2HKnockoutReport

    Match events

    IraqMinNorway
    • 29'
      E. Haaland(assist: D. Wolfe)
    • A. Hussein(assist: A. Al Ammari)
      39'
    • 43'
      E. Haaland
    • ▲ Z. Iqbal·▼ Z. Ismaeel
      59'
    • ▲ M. Farji·▼ A. Al Hamadi
      59'
    • ▲ A. Qasem·▼ A. Jasim
      73'
    • ▲ M. Saadoon·▼ H. Ali
      73'
    • 73'
      ▲ O. Bobb·▼ A. Sorloth
    • 73'
      ▲ L. Ostigard·▼ D. Wolfe
    • 73'
      ▲ K. Thorstvedt·▼ F. Aursnes
    • 73'
      ▲ A. Schjelderup·▼ A. Nusa
    • 76'
      L. Ostigard(assist: M. Odegaard)
    • ▲ Meme·▼ I. Bayesh
      78'
    • 81'
      ▲ P. Berg·▼ M. Odegaard
    • Zaid TahseenYellow card
      86'
    • 90'
      A. Hussein (OG)

    Group I standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1FranceFrance330089
    2NorwayNorway320116
    3SenegalSenegal310223
    4IraqIraq3003-110
    View full Group I →

    What each team needs

    IraqIraq

    A win in their opening match would put Iraq in a strong position to advance from Group I.

    NorwayNorway

    An opening win over Iraq would be a major statement and strengthen Norway's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatIraqNorway
    FIFA Ranking6319
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances24
    Best WC FinishGroup stage (1986)Round of 16 (1998)
    ManagerJesús CasasStåle Solbakken
    How They QualifiedIC Playoff 2 — winnerUEFA — Group F winners
    2022 World CupDid not qualifyDid not qualify
    CaptainMohanad AliMartin Ødegaard

    Prediction

    Iraq 1 — 2 Norway

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Norway (ranked 19th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Iraq have appeared at 2 World Cups. Norway have appeared at 4.
    Iraq are ranked 63th in the world. Norway are ranked 19th.
    This match takes place at Gillette Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    Gillette Stadium · Foxborough · Capacity: 63,815

    Full stadium guide →