Iraq host Norway in the World Cup 2026 on 16 June 2026, Tuesday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 23:00 UK Time.
Iraq and Norway meet in Group I at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Tuesday June 16. For our full group breakdown, read the World Cup 2026 Group I preview, or visit the World Cup 2026 predictions page for tips across the full tournament.
Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years having qualified as the 48th and final team, beating Bolivia 2-1 in the intercontinental playoff in March.
Norway end a 28-year absence, qualified with a perfect eight wins from eight in UEFA qualifying and arrive with Erling Haaland at his first major tournament. This is the first senior meeting between these two nations.
Norway’s June warm-ups painted an encouraging picture. They beat Sweden 3-1 on June 1 with Jorgen Strand Larsen scoring twice and Antonio Nusa also on the scoresheet. They then drew 1-1 with Morocco on June 7, with Martin Odegaard scoring a late equaliser. Four goals scored and two conceded across two games — a positive form profile heading into a tournament opener against limited opposition.
Erling Haaland arrives at his first major tournament with 55 international goals and 16 in qualifying alone. His father Alfie played for Norway at the 1994 World Cup in the United States – Haaland picks up that baton 32 years later as the standout name at this tournament.
Odegaard, fresh from driving Arsenal to the Premier League title, captains the side. His fitness after missing Norway’s March friendlies with injury is the key question, but Solbakken confirmed he is available.
Iraq’s June form was mixed. They drew 1-1 with Spain on June 4, with Merchas Doski equalising after Ferran Torres had put Spain ahead — a creditable result that shows what Graham Arnold’s defensive system can produce against a superior side. They then lost 0-2 to Venezuela on June 9, a result that raises questions about their attacking sharpness and defensive organisation without the ball.
Iraq qualified as the 48th and final team and their squad has limited depth at the top level. Aymen Hussein leads the attack with over 90 caps. Ali Al-Hamadi of Ipswich provides a physical option up front.
Zidane Iqbal gives creative quality in midfield. Arnold sets up in a compact mid-block and Iraq will look to stay disciplined and hit Norway on the counter — but they managed one goal across two June warm-ups and will struggle to create against Norway’s quality.
Norway to win and under 2.5 goals at 3.40 is the best bet for this World Cup match. The Scandinavians have the quality to win this comfortably, but Iraq showed against Spain that they can frustrate organised attacks.
Erling Haaland to score first at 2.75 is the player pick. Haaland arrives at his first major tournament having scored 16 goals in qualifying. He is Norway’s first-choice penalty taker, their focal point in attack and the player the entire team is built around. Against an Iraq side that lost 0-2 to Venezuela, he should find the net early.
Norway 2-0 at 6.00 is the correct score tip. Iraq’s attacking record in June — one goal scored across two warm-up games — makes a clean sheet very achievable for Norway. Two goals from Haaland and company against a side defending deep is the most likely outcome and at 6.00 this is excellent value.
| Iraq | Norway | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Iraq | Norway | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
|
10.06.26
|
Iraq Venezuela |
0-2 |
|
04.06.26
|
Spain Iraq |
1-1 |
|
29.05.26
|
Iraq Andorra |
1-0 |
|
12.12.25
|
Jordan Iraq |
1-0 |
|
09.12.25
|
Algeria Iraq |
2-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Sudan Iraq |
0-2 |
|
03.12.25
|
Iraq Bahrain |
2-1 |
|
18.11.25
|
Iraq UAE |
2-1 |
|
13.11.25
|
UAE Iraq |
1-1 |
|
14.10.25
|
Saudi Arabia Iraq |
0-0 |
|
11.10.25
|
Iraq Indonesia |
1-0 |
|
07.09.25
|
Thailand Iraq |
0-1 |
|
04.09.25
|
Iraq Hong Kong |
2-1 |
|
10.06.25
|
Jordan Iraq |
0-1 |
|
05.06.25
|
Iraq South Korea |
0-2 |
|
25.03.25
|
Palestine Iraq |
2-1 |
|
20.03.25
|
Iraq Kuwait |
2-2 |
|
28.12.24
|
Iraq Saudi Arabia |
1-3 |
|
25.12.24
|
Bahrain Iraq |
2-0 |
|
22.12.24
|
Iraq Yemen |
1-0 |
|
19.11.24
|
Oman Iraq |
0-1 |
|
14.11.24
|
Iraq Jordan |
0-0 |
|
15.10.24
|
South Korea Iraq |
3-2 |
|
10.10.24
|
Iraq Palestine |
1-0 |
|
10.09.24
|
Kuwait Iraq |
0-0 |
|
05.09.24
|
Iraq Oman |
1-0 |
|
11.06.24
|
Iraq Vietnam |
3-1 |
|
06.06.24
|
Indonesia Iraq |
0-2 |
|
26.03.24
|
Philippines Iraq |
0-5 |
|
21.03.24
|
Iraq Philippines |
1-0 |
|
29.01.24
|
Iraq Jordan |
2-3 |
|
24.01.24
|
Iraq Vietnam |
3-2 |
|
19.01.24
|
Iraq Japan |
2-1 |
|
15.01.24
|
Indonesia Iraq |
1-3 |
|
06.01.24
|
Iraq South Korea |
0-1 |
|
21.11.23
|
Vietnam Iraq |
0-1 |
|
16.11.23
|
Iraq Indonesia |
5-1 |
|
17.10.23
|
Iraq Jordan (Penalties:1 - 0) |
2-2 |
|
13.10.23
|
Qatar Iraq (Penalties:6 - 5) |
0-0 |
|
10.09.23
|
Thailand Iraq (Penalties:4 - 5) |
2-2 |
|
07.09.23
|
Iraq India (Penalties:5 - 4) |
2-2 |
|
16.06.23
|
Colombia Iraq |
1-0 |
|
26.03.23
|
Russia Iraq |
2-0 |
|
19.01.23
|
Iraq Oman |
3-2 |
|
16.01.23
|
Iraq Qatar |
2-1 |
|
12.01.23
|
Iraq Yemen |
5-0 |
|
09.01.23
|
Saudi Arabia Iraq |
0-2 |
|
06.01.23
|
Iraq Oman |
0-0 |
|
30.12.22
|
Iraq Kuwait |
1-0 |
|
12.11.22
|
Ecuador Iraq |
0-0 |
|
10.06.26
|
Iraq Venezuela |
0-2 |
|
29.05.26
|
Iraq Andorra |
1-0 |
|
03.12.25
|
Iraq Bahrain |
2-1 |
|
18.11.25
|
Iraq UAE |
2-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
Iraq Indonesia |
1-0 |
|
04.09.25
|
Iraq Hong Kong |
2-1 |
|
05.06.25
|
Iraq South Korea |
0-2 |
|
20.03.25
|
Iraq Kuwait |
2-2 |
|
28.12.24
|
Iraq Saudi Arabia |
1-3 |
|
22.12.24
|
Iraq Yemen |
1-0 |
|
14.11.24
|
Iraq Jordan |
0-0 |
|
10.10.24
|
Iraq Palestine |
1-0 |
|
05.09.24
|
Iraq Oman |
1-0 |
|
11.06.24
|
Iraq Vietnam |
3-1 |
|
21.03.24
|
Iraq Philippines |
1-0 |
|
29.01.24
|
Iraq Jordan |
2-3 |
|
24.01.24
|
Iraq Vietnam |
3-2 |
|
19.01.24
|
Iraq Japan |
2-1 |
|
06.01.24
|
Iraq South Korea |
0-1 |
|
16.11.23
|
Iraq Indonesia |
5-1 |
|
17.10.23
|
Iraq Jordan (Penalties:1 - 0) |
2-2 |
|
07.09.23
|
Iraq India (Penalties:5 - 4) |
2-2 |
|
19.01.23
|
Iraq Oman |
3-2 |
|
16.01.23
|
Iraq Qatar |
2-1 |
|
12.01.23
|
Iraq Yemen |
5-0 |
|
06.01.23
|
Iraq Oman |
0-0 |
|
30.12.22
|
Iraq Kuwait |
1-0 |
|
23.09.22
|
Iraq Oman (Penalties:0 - 1) |
1-1 |
|
24.03.22
|
Iraq UAE |
1-0 |
|
18.03.22
|
Iraq Zambia |
3-1 |
|
21.01.22
|
Iraq Uganda |
1-0 |
|
30.11.21
|
Iraq Oman |
1-1 |
|
16.11.21
|
Iraq South Korea |
0-3 |
|
11.11.21
|
Iraq Syria |
1-1 |
|
07.10.21
|
Iraq Lebanon |
0-0 |
|
07.09.21
|
Iraq Iran |
0-3 |
|
07.06.21
|
Iraq Cambodia |
4-1 |
|
29.05.21
|
Iraq Nepal |
6-2 |
|
24.05.21
|
Iraq Tajikistan |
0-0 |
|
27.01.21
|
Iraq Kuwait |
2-1 |
|
05.12.19
|
Iraq Bahrain (Penalties:3 - 5) |
2-2 |
|
14.11.19
|
Iraq Iran |
2-1 |
|
10.10.19
|
Iraq Hong Kong |
2-0 |
|
26.03.19
|
Iraq Jordan |
3-2 |
|
20.03.19
|
Iraq Syria |
1-0 |
|
28.12.18
|
Iraq Palestine |
1-0 |
|
20.11.18
|
Iraq Bolivia |
0-0 |
|
08.05.18
|
Iraq Palestine |
0-0 |
|
29.12.17
|
Iraq Yemen |
3-0 |
|
04.06.26
|
Spain Iraq |
1-1 |
|
12.12.25
|
Jordan Iraq |
1-0 |
|
09.12.25
|
Algeria Iraq |
2-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Sudan Iraq |
0-2 |
|
13.11.25
|
UAE Iraq |
1-1 |
|
14.10.25
|
Saudi Arabia Iraq |
0-0 |
|
07.09.25
|
Thailand Iraq |
0-1 |
|
10.06.25
|
Jordan Iraq |
0-1 |
|
25.03.25
|
Palestine Iraq |
2-1 |
|
25.12.24
|
Bahrain Iraq |
2-0 |
|
19.11.24
|
Oman Iraq |
0-1 |
|
15.10.24
|
South Korea Iraq |
3-2 |
|
10.09.24
|
Kuwait Iraq |
0-0 |
|
06.06.24
|
Indonesia Iraq |
0-2 |
|
26.03.24
|
Philippines Iraq |
0-5 |
|
15.01.24
|
Indonesia Iraq |
1-3 |
|
21.11.23
|
Vietnam Iraq |
0-1 |
|
13.10.23
|
Qatar Iraq (Penalties:6 - 5) |
0-0 |
|
10.09.23
|
Thailand Iraq (Penalties:4 - 5) |
2-2 |
|
16.06.23
|
Colombia Iraq |
1-0 |
|
26.03.23
|
Russia Iraq |
2-0 |
|
09.01.23
|
Saudi Arabia Iraq |
0-2 |
|
12.11.22
|
Ecuador Iraq |
0-0 |
|
09.11.22
|
Mexico Iraq |
4-0 |
|
26.09.22
|
Syria Iraq |
0-1 |
|
29.03.22
|
Syria Iraq |
1-1 |
|
01.02.22
|
Lebanon Iraq |
1-1 |
|
27.01.22
|
Iran Iraq |
1-0 |
|
06.12.21
|
Qatar Iraq |
3-0 |
|
03.12.21
|
Bahrain Iraq |
0-0 |
|
12.10.21
|
UAE Iraq |
2-2 |
|
02.09.21
|
South Korea Iraq |
0-0 |
|
15.06.21
|
Iran Iraq |
1-0 |
|
11.06.21
|
Hong Kong Iraq |
0-1 |
|
29.03.21
|
Uzbekistan Iraq |
0-1 |
|
12.01.21
|
UAE Iraq |
0-0 |
|
17.11.20
|
Uzbekistan Iraq |
1-2 |
|
12.11.20
|
Jordan Iraq |
0-0 |
|
02.12.19
|
Yemen Iraq |
0-0 |
|
29.11.19
|
UAE Iraq |
0-2 |
|
09.09.19
|
Uzbekistan Iraq |
0-0 |
|
16.01.19
|
Iran Iraq |
0-0 |
|
12.01.19
|
Yemen Iraq |
0-3 |
|
04.08.18
|
Palestine Iraq |
0-3 |
|
17.11.15
|
Taiwan Iraq |
0-2 |
|
07.06.26
|
Morocco Norway |
1-1 |
|
01.06.26
|
Norway Sweden |
3-1 |
|
31.03.26
|
Norway Switzerland |
0-0 |
|
27.03.26
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-1 |
|
16.11.25
|
Italy Norway |
1-4 |
|
13.11.25
|
Norway Estonia |
4-1 |
|
14.10.25
|
Norway New Zealand |
1-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
Norway Israel |
5-0 |
|
09.09.25
|
Norway Moldova |
11-1 |
|
04.09.25
|
Norway Finland |
1-0 |
|
09.06.25
|
Estonia Norway |
0-1 |
|
06.06.25
|
Norway Italy |
3-0 |
|
25.03.25
|
Israel Norway |
2-4 |
|
22.03.25
|
Moldova Norway |
0-5 |
|
17.11.24
|
Norway Kazakhstan |
5-0 |
|
14.11.24
|
Slovenia Norway |
1-4 |
|
13.10.24
|
Austria Norway |
5-1 |
|
10.10.24
|
Norway Slovenia |
3-0 |
|
09.09.24
|
Norway Austria |
2-1 |
|
06.09.24
|
Kazakhstan Norway |
0-0 |
|
08.06.24
|
Denmark Norway |
3-1 |
|
05.06.24
|
Norway Kosovo |
3-0 |
|
26.03.24
|
Norway Slovakia |
1-1 |
|
22.03.24
|
Norway Czech Republic |
1-2 |
|
19.11.23
|
Scotland Norway |
3-3 |
|
16.11.23
|
Norway Faroe Islands |
2-0 |
|
15.10.23
|
Norway Spain |
0-1 |
|
12.10.23
|
Cyprus Norway |
0-4 |
|
12.09.23
|
Norway Georgia |
2-1 |
|
07.09.23
|
Norway Jordan |
6-0 |
|
20.06.23
|
Norway Cyprus |
3-1 |
|
17.06.23
|
Norway Scotland |
1-2 |
|
28.03.23
|
Georgia Norway |
1-1 |
|
25.03.23
|
Spain Norway |
3-0 |
|
20.11.22
|
Norway Finland |
1-1 |
|
17.11.22
|
Ireland Norway |
1-2 |
|
27.09.22
|
Norway Serbia |
0-2 |
|
24.09.22
|
Slovenia Norway |
2-1 |
|
12.06.22
|
Norway Sweden |
3-2 |
|
09.06.22
|
Norway Slovenia |
0-0 |
|
05.06.22
|
Sweden Norway |
1-2 |
|
02.06.22
|
Serbia Norway |
0-1 |
|
29.03.22
|
Norway Armenia |
9-0 |
|
25.03.22
|
Norway Slovakia |
2-0 |
|
16.11.21
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-0 |
|
13.11.21
|
Norway Latvia |
0-0 |
|
11.10.21
|
Norway Montenegro |
2-0 |
|
08.10.21
|
Turkey Norway |
1-1 |
|
07.09.21
|
Norway Gibraltar |
5-1 |
|
04.09.21
|
Latvia Norway |
0-2 |
|
01.06.26
|
Norway Sweden |
3-1 |
|
31.03.26
|
Norway Switzerland |
0-0 |
|
13.11.25
|
Norway Estonia |
4-1 |
|
14.10.25
|
Norway New Zealand |
1-1 |
|
11.10.25
|
Norway Israel |
5-0 |
|
09.09.25
|
Norway Moldova |
11-1 |
|
04.09.25
|
Norway Finland |
1-0 |
|
06.06.25
|
Norway Italy |
3-0 |
|
17.11.24
|
Norway Kazakhstan |
5-0 |
|
10.10.24
|
Norway Slovenia |
3-0 |
|
09.09.24
|
Norway Austria |
2-1 |
|
05.06.24
|
Norway Kosovo |
3-0 |
|
26.03.24
|
Norway Slovakia |
1-1 |
|
22.03.24
|
Norway Czech Republic |
1-2 |
|
16.11.23
|
Norway Faroe Islands |
2-0 |
|
15.10.23
|
Norway Spain |
0-1 |
|
12.09.23
|
Norway Georgia |
2-1 |
|
07.09.23
|
Norway Jordan |
6-0 |
|
20.06.23
|
Norway Cyprus |
3-1 |
|
17.06.23
|
Norway Scotland |
1-2 |
|
20.11.22
|
Norway Finland |
1-1 |
|
27.09.22
|
Norway Serbia |
0-2 |
|
12.06.22
|
Norway Sweden |
3-2 |
|
09.06.22
|
Norway Slovenia |
0-0 |
|
29.03.22
|
Norway Armenia |
9-0 |
|
25.03.22
|
Norway Slovakia |
2-0 |
|
13.11.21
|
Norway Latvia |
0-0 |
|
11.10.21
|
Norway Montenegro |
2-0 |
|
07.09.21
|
Norway Gibraltar |
5-1 |
|
01.09.21
|
Norway Netherlands |
1-1 |
|
06.06.21
|
Norway Greece |
1-2 |
|
02.06.21
|
Norway Luxembourg |
1-0 |
|
27.03.21
|
Norway Turkey |
0-3 |
|
14.10.20
|
Norway Northern Ireland |
1-0 |
|
11.10.20
|
Norway Romania |
4-0 |
|
08.10.20
|
Norway Serbia |
1-2 |
|
04.09.20
|
Norway Austria |
1-2 |
|
15.11.19
|
Norway Faroe Islands |
4-0 |
|
12.10.19
|
Norway Spain |
1-1 |
|
05.09.19
|
Norway Malta |
2-0 |
|
07.06.19
|
Norway Romania |
2-2 |
|
26.03.19
|
Norway Sweden |
3-3 |
|
16.10.18
|
Norway Bulgaria |
1-0 |
|
13.10.18
|
Norway Slovenia |
1-0 |
|
23.03.18
|
Norway Australia |
4-1 |
|
07.06.26
|
Morocco Norway |
1-1 |
|
27.03.26
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-1 |
|
16.11.25
|
Italy Norway |
1-4 |
|
09.06.25
|
Estonia Norway |
0-1 |
|
25.03.25
|
Israel Norway |
2-4 |
|
22.03.25
|
Moldova Norway |
0-5 |
|
14.11.24
|
Slovenia Norway |
1-4 |
|
13.10.24
|
Austria Norway |
5-1 |
|
06.09.24
|
Kazakhstan Norway |
0-0 |
|
08.06.24
|
Denmark Norway |
3-1 |
|
19.11.23
|
Scotland Norway |
3-3 |
|
12.10.23
|
Cyprus Norway |
0-4 |
|
28.03.23
|
Georgia Norway |
1-1 |
|
25.03.23
|
Spain Norway |
3-0 |
|
17.11.22
|
Ireland Norway |
1-2 |
|
24.09.22
|
Slovenia Norway |
2-1 |
|
05.06.22
|
Sweden Norway |
1-2 |
|
02.06.22
|
Serbia Norway |
0-1 |
|
16.11.21
|
Netherlands Norway |
2-0 |
|
08.10.21
|
Turkey Norway |
1-1 |
|
04.09.21
|
Latvia Norway |
0-2 |
|
30.03.21
|
Montenegro Norway |
0-1 |
|
24.03.21
|
Gibraltar Norway |
0-3 |
|
18.11.20
|
Austria Norway |
1-1 |
|
15.11.20
|
Romania Norway |
3-0 |
|
07.09.20
|
Northern Ireland Norway |
1-5 |
|
18.11.19
|
Malta Norway |
1-2 |
|
15.10.19
|
Romania Norway |
1-1 |
|
08.09.19
|
Sweden Norway |
1-1 |
|
10.06.19
|
Faroe Islands Norway |
0-2 |
|
23.03.19
|
Spain Norway |
2-1 |
|
19.11.18
|
Cyprus Norway |
0-2 |
|
16.11.18
|
Slovenia Norway |
1-1 |
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