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Iraq vs Norway — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-587CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · BOSTON
Iraq
VS
Norway
13
Days
:
07
Hours
:
57
Mins
:
14
Secs
Iraq vs Norway · Gillette Stadium, Boston
02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

26.7
Average Age
27.1
03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Iraq

W
W
L
L
W
May 29
vs Andorra
Friendlies · Friendly International · Estadio Municipal de Montilivi
1–0
Apr 1
vs Bolivia
World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs · Final · Estadio BBVA
2–1
Dec 12
at Jordan
Arab Cup · Quarter-finals · Education City Stadium
0–1
Dec 9
at Algeria
Arab Cup · Round 3 · Khalifa International Stadium
0–2
Dec 6
at Sudan
Arab Cup · Round 2 · Stadium 974
2–0

Norway

D
L
W
W
D
Mar 31
vs Switzerland
Friendlies · Friendly International · Ullevaal Stadion
0–0
Mar 27
at Netherlands
Friendlies · Friendly International · Johan Cruijff Arena
1–2
Nov 16
at Italy
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 10 · San Siro/Giuseppe Meazza
4–1
Nov 13
vs Estonia
World Cup - Qualification Europe · Group Stage - 9 · Ullevaal Stadion
4–1
Oct 14
vs New Zealand
Friendlies · Friendlies 1 · Ullevaal
1–1
05 · Key Battles

Iraq vs Norway: Three battles that will decide the group clash

Iraq face a Norwegian side bristling with European talent and clinical finishing, led by Haaland's predatory instinct.

// Central midfield · The puppet masters
Iqbal's press-resistant passing will test Berge's work rate, but the Fulham anchorman's physicality and range should dominate a midfield battle that sets the tone. Berge edges this one through experience and Champions League pedigree.
// Left flank · The predator and the wall
Sørloth's directness and physicality will test Doski's positioning and reading of the game. The Atlético striker thrives on chaos and half-chances; Doski must stay compact and deny space in transition or risk being undone by raw pace and power.
// Centre back vs Striker · David meets Goliath
Haaland's movement and lethal finishing will make this a thankless task for Tahseen, who must stay alert to runs beyond the line and avoid being separated from his partner. This is Haaland's stage to shine, though disciplined Iraqi marking can limit his touches in the box.
06 · Style Clash

Iraq vs Norway: A tale of two footballing traditions

This is a clash of continental philosophies—the Iraqi defensive structure meets Norwegian fluidity.

// Compact, counter-minded
Iraq
vs
// Slick, possession-based
Norway
Direct
Build-up play
Intricate
Selective
Pressing intensity
Aggressive
Compact
Defensive shape
Fluid
Explosive
Transition tempo
Controlled
Pragmatic
Creative ambition
Expansive
Minimal
Set-piece threat
Clinical
07 · Win Probability

Win probability.

Even-money default — ranks not yet on file.

38IRQ
24DRAW
38NOR
38%
24%
38%
09 · The Bench

The bench faceoff.

G. Arnold
Iraq · Head coach

G. Arnold

S. Solbakken
Norway · Head coach

S. Solbakken

10 · The Venue

Gillette Stadium

Boston · USA / CAN / MEX
Stadium guide →
65,000
Capacity
Boston
City
2002
Opened
grass
Surface
12 · Where to watch

Where to watch.

USA
FOX / Telemundo
UK & Ireland
BBC / ITV
Latin America
Globo / TyC Sports
Worldwide
FIFA+ (selected territories)
// match file
Iraq vs Norway.
The full dossier — form, key battles, the take — sharpens closer to kickoff.
GROUP STAGEGillette Stadium