Fixture: Iraq vs Norway
Tournament: Round 1 – FIFA World Cup 2026
Date/Time: 02:00 GMT +4  17 th June
Arena: Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA)


Match Preview :

The Iraq vs Norway match will take place on 17 June at Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Both teams enter this fixture with high motivation, knowing that every point can be crucial in the battle for qualification to the knockout stage.

A positive result could have a significant impact on the group standings and each team’s chances of advancing in the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious competition in international football, where every match carries enormous importance. Both sides will be looking to make the most of their strengths and take another step toward a successful campaign.

Norway will aim to control possession and create scoring opportunities, while Iraq will focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure and taking advantage of their chances on the counterattack.

With so much at stake, neither team will want to leave the field empty-handed. The players are expected to give their all in pursuit of a valuable result that could have a significant impact on their World Cup campaign.


At this stage of the tournament, every match matters, and the players are expected to give everything on the pitch in pursuit of a valuable result. A strong performance could provide important momentum and confidence heading into the upcoming fixtures.

Fans can expect an exciting and competitive encounter, as both teams possess talented players capable of making the difference in key moments.

Norway are considered the favorites, but Iraq will certainly fight hard to achieve a positive result and improve their chances of reaching the next round.


 

Probable Lineups

Iraq:

Goalkeeper:  Jalal Hassan (captain), Fahad Talib, Ahmed Basil, Kumel Al-Rekabe.

Defender:  Rebin Sulaka, Manaf Younis, Merchas Doski, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Frans Putros, Maitham Jabbar, Ahmed Yahya, Mustafa Saadoon, Akam Hashim, Ahmed Maknzi, Dario Naamo.

Midfielder:  Ibrahim Bayesh, Amir Al-Ammari, Ali Jasim, Youssef Amyn, Zidane Iqbal, Hasan Abdulkareem, Marko Farji, Karrar Nabeel, Kevin Yakob, Aimar Sher, Zaid Ismail, Peter Gwargis, Jussef Nasrawe, Ahmed Qasem.

Forward:  Aymen Hussein, Mohanad Ali, Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Yousif.

Coach:  Graham Arnold 

 

 

 

 

Norway:

Goalkeeper:  Ørjan Nyland, Sander Tangvik, Egil Selvik.

Defender:  Kristoffer Ajer, Leo Østigård, David Møller Wolfe, Fredrik André Bjørkan, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Torbjørn Heggem, Sondre Langås, Henrik Falchener, Julian Ryerson.

Midfielder:  Morten Thorsby, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard (captain), Fredrik Aursnes, Kristian Thorstvedt, Thelo Aasgaard, Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Oscar Bobb, Jens Petter Hauge.

Forward:  Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Jørgen Strand Larsen.

Coach:  Ståle Solbakken

 

 

LiveonScore Prediction:

1. Norway to win

2. Both Teams to Score – No

3. Over 2.5 Goals