Iraq vs Norway in world cup 2026
Erling Haaland’s World Cup debut meets Iraq’s historic return after 40 years away. Graham Arnold’s Lions of Mesopotamia face Ståle Solbakken’s golden generation in a Group I opener at Gillette Stadium Boston.
Iraq
Asia · Group I
VS
6:00 PM
ET · Jun 16
Norway
Europe · Group I
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Date
Jun 16, 2026
Kickoff
6:00 PM ET
Free Watch
NRK · BBC
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Iraq vs Norway kicks off at 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (22:00 GMT, 12:00 AM Wednesday CEST Oslo).
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Recent Highlights
Catch up on both teams ahead of kickoff at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
Iraq Recent Form
Playoff 2-1 vs Bolivia · 2026
Norway Recent Form
Qualifier 4-1 vs Italy · 2025
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Iraq vs Norway Prediction
Iraq arrive at their 2nd ever World Cup and first since 1986 (40 years!) under Australian coach Graham Arnold, who took over in May 2025 after Jesús Casas was sacked. The Lions of Mesopotamia booked their place with a dramatic 2-1 win over Bolivia in the intercontinental playoff in Monterrey on March 31, 2026, after a 21-match qualifying campaign across 28 months. Captain Aymen Hussein (30, 32 goals in 89 caps) scored the winner against Bolivia. Key players: striker Ali Al-Hamadi (Luton Town, played in England since age 4 after family fled Iraq in 2003), midfielder Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht, born in England, ex-Manchester United youth), midfielder Amir Al-Ammari (Cracovia, born in Sweden), Mohanad Ali, and forward Youssef Amyn. Goalkeeper situation uncertain after captain Jalal Hassan injury opened door for Ahmed Basil Fadhil, who starred against Bolivia. Iraq won the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.
Norway return to the World Cup after 28 years (since France 1998) under Ståle Solbakken with what many call their best ever generation. Captain Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) led UEFA in qualifying assists with 7. Striker Erling Haaland scored 16 goals in 8 qualifiers, equalling Robert Lewandowski’s European single-campaign record. Norway qualified with a perfect 8 wins from 8, scoring 37 goals while conceding only 5. Stars include Alexander Sørloth (Atlético Madrid), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland (Sevilla). Recent form: hammered Italy 4-1 at San Siro to clinch qualification with goals from Nusa, Haaland (2), and Strand Larsen.
Best bet: Norway to win is the obvious call given the gulf in quality, with Haaland likely to feast on a defense that conceded 6 shots on goal to Bolivia. Iraq’s strength is defensive organization under Arnold, but holding off Haaland and Ødegaard for 90 minutes is asking a lot. Over 2.5 goals has value with Norway’s relentless attacking style. Haaland anytime scorer is the smartest pick. This is the first ever meeting between the two nations.
Likely Winner
🇳🇴 Norway
Total Goals
Over 2.5
BTTS
No
Score
0 – 3
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Key Players to Watch
The standout names who could decide this Group I opener.
IRAQ
Coach: Graham Arnold
Aymen Hussein (C)
Striker · 32 goals in 89 caps
Ali Al-Hamadi
Striker · Luton Town
Zidane Iqbal
Midfielder · Utrecht
Amir Al-Ammari
Midfielder · Cracovia
Ahmed Basil Fadhil
Goalkeeper · scored playoff hero
NORWAY
Coach: Ståle Solbakken
Martin Ødegaard (C)
Midfielder · Arsenal
Erling Haaland
Striker · Man City, 16 in qualifying
Alexander Sørloth
Striker · Atlético Madrid
Antonio Nusa
Winger · RB Leipzig
Ørjan Nyland
Goalkeeper · Sevilla
Match Venue
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, Massachusetts · FIFA: Boston Stadium
Capacity
65,878
Opened
2002
Location
Boston
WC Games
7
Opened in 2002, Gillette Stadium is home to the NFL New England Patriots and MLS New England Revolution. The venue is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, roughly 30 miles south of Boston and accessible by MBTA commuter rail from South Station on match days. The stadium hosts 7 World Cup matches in total, including a Round of 32 game and a Quarterfinal on July 9. Norway also play France here on June 26 in their final Group I game. Mid-June weather in Boston typically reaches 72°F (22°C) for evening kickoffs.
Head-to-Head Record
Iraq and Norway have never met at senior international level. This is the first ever fixture between the Lions of Mesopotamia and the Lions of Norway, a brand new chapter in the histories of both nations.
0
🇮🇶 IRQ Wins
0
Draws
0
🇳🇴 NOR Wins
First Ever Meeting
⚽ No previous matches: Iraq vs Norway is a debut head-to-head fixture
Two nations returning to the World Cup after long absences (Iraq 40 years, Norway 28 years) meet on football’s biggest stage for the first time in history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the United States the match airs on Fox (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), with streaming on FuboTV and Peacock. Iraqi fans can watch on free state broadcaster Al Iraqiya Sport or Al Sharqiya. Norwegian viewers get coverage on TV2 Sumo, NRK, and Viaplay. BBC iPlayer and ITVX stream the match free in the UK. beIN Sports covers MENA.
Kickoff is 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday June 16, 2026 (22:00 GMT). That works out to 3:00 PM PT in Los Angeles, 12:00 AM Wednesday CEST in Oslo, 1:00 AM Wednesday AST in Baghdad, 11:00 PM BST in the UK, 2:00 AM Wednesday GST in Dubai, and 3:30 AM Wednesday IST in India.
Yes. NRK is free in Norway, Al Iraqiya and Al Sharqiya are free in Iraq, BBC iPlayer and ITVX are free in the UK, CTV is free in Canada, SBS is free in Australia, and Alkass is free across MENA.
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Norway are heavy favorites with Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard leading their best squad in decades. Haaland scored 16 goals in 8 qualifiers, equalling Robert Lewandowski’s European record. Iraq are back at the World Cup after 40 years under Graham Arnold and beat Bolivia 2-1 in the playoff to qualify. Norway have never played Iraq before, so this is a brand new fixture. Our prediction is 3-0 Norway.
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