Iraq vs Norway — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 1
- Aymen Hussein 39'⚽
- Zaid Tahseen 86'
- ⚽Erling Haaland 29'
- ⚽Erling Haaland 43'
- ⚽Leo Ostigard 76'
- ⚽Aymen Hussein 90+6' (og)
Venue
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Date
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Kickoff
Match thread
As it happened
- 90+7'
Full-time: Norway secure a dominant 4-1 victory over Iraq in their opening World Cup Group I fixture.
Full time: Iraq 1-4 Norway.
Iraq 1-4 Norway.
- 76'
Ostigard scores for Norway, extending their lead.
- 45+5'
Al-Hamadi has a chance for Iraq but his shot is deflected for a corner.
- 29'
Haaland opens the scoring for Norway after a quick sequence of passes.
Iraq 1-3 Norway.
Iraq 1-2 Norway.
What happened
Match reportNorway Defeats Iraq 4-1 in World Cup 2026 Opener
Norway secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener at Boston Stadium.
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