The match between Iraq and Norway ended with the score 1:4. The meeting took place on June 16, 2026.
๐ Tournament: 2026 World Cup
โฝ Phase: Group I, 1st round
๐๏ธ Stadium: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
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Iraq โ Norway: live score and LIVE coverage
Check current events on the pitch. Below you will find real-time updated score of the Iraq vs Norway match. Our match center will also provide a text report, match statistics, ball possession, number of shots, corner kicks, cards and changes made by both coaches.
Iraq enters this match with the task of stopping one of the strongest offensives in the group. Norway has a lot of potential up front, where Haaland, Sorloth and Nusa can play key roles, and Odegaard should be responsible for the pace of play. If the favorite quickly imposes its rhythm, Iraq may be forced to play long stretches of the game close to its own penalty area.
Who won the match?
Norway won the match against Iraq 4-1. The goals for Norway were scored by Erling Haaland, who scored twice in the 29th and 43rd minutes, and Leo Ostigard in the 76th minute. Iraq responded with a goal from Ahmed Hussein in the 39th minute, however, late in the match, Husseini also scored an own goal in the 90th minute.
The Norwegians dominated the statistics, having 61% of ball possession and 12 shots, of which 5 were on target. Iraq fired 11 shots, but only 1 of them hit the target. The Norwegians played effectively and their passing accuracy was 89%, while the Iraqis achieved 81%. The match was also close, with 13 fouls for Norway and 11 for Iraq, with the only yellow card going to Iraq’s Ziyad Tahseen.
What’s at stake? The situation of Iraq and Norway
The 2026 World Cup is being played in an expanded format, in which not only every point may be important, but also the goal balance. The two best teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams will advance to the 1/16 finals, so the result of the first match may immediately have a strong impact on the standings.
In addition to Iraq and Norway, Group I also includes France and Senegal. This means that Norway cannot afford to lose points in a match in which it is a clear favorite. A set of opening points would be very important for her before clashes with more difficult rivals.
Iraq starts the tournament with a demanding test, but any point gained in this match would be of great value. First of all, the team will have to limit the space for the Norwegian offensive players and look for opportunities after interceptions or set pieces. However, Norway has a higher quality squad and they will be under pressure to confirm their advantage already in the first match.
Piala Dunia 2026
Piala Dunia FIFA 2026 akan menjadi edisi paling revolusioner dalam sejarah sepak bola dunia. Turnamen ini untuk pertama kalinya akan diselenggarakan di tiga negara sekaligus, yaitu Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Selain itu, jumlah peserta juga meningkat dari 32 menjadi 48 tim, membuka peluang lebih besar bagi negara-negara dari berbagai konfederasi untuk tampil di panggung global. Format baru ini akan menghadirkan lebih banyak pertandingan, atmosfer kompetisi yang lebih luas, serta jangkauan penonton yang semakin besar di seluruh dunia.
Dengan skala yang jauh lebih besar, FIFA menargetkan turnamen ini sebagai ajang yang tidak hanya kompetitif tetapi juga spektakuler dari sisi teknologi dan pengalaman penonton. Stadion-stadion modern di berbagai kota tuan rumah telah dipersiapkan untuk menghadirkan pertandingan berkelas dunia, didukung oleh inovasi seperti peningkatan sistem VAR dan pengalaman digital bagi fans. diprediksi akan menjadi tonggak baru dalam evolusi sepak bola internasional, memperkuat popularitas olahraga ini sekaligus menciptakan momen-momen bersejarah yang akan dikenang dalam waktu lama.
