Iraq vs. Norway Prediction, Odds, Line, Time: 2026 World Cup Picks
Norway scored 37 goals in eight qualifying matches and opens its first World Cup in 28 years with Erling Haaland leading the attack.
- On Tuesday, Norway opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Iraq in a Group I clash at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- Entering the tournament with a perfect 8-0-0 qualifying record, Norway outscored opponents 37-5 and secured their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
- Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has scored 55 goals in 50 appearances for Norway, supported by Arsenal playmaker Martin Ødegaard, who recorded seven assists during qualifying.
- Iraq returns to the tournament for the first time in 40 years, relying on goalkeeper Jalal Hassan and a disciplined defensive structure to contain Norway's relentless attack.
- Sportsbooks list Norway as-600 favorites heading into the contest, while SportsLine analyst Jon Eimer notes the team is "coached to attack no matter what.
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Iraq vs. Norway: Starting 11 Lineups, Prediction, & Odds for World Cup
Norway opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Tuesday, facing Iraq in a Group I clash at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The match marks Norway’s first World Cup appearance since 1998, while Iraq returns to the tournament for the first time in 40 years.Much of the attention will be on Norway’s star-studded attack led by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard. Norway enters the tournament after …
Do you think Norway can just drive across Iraq? Think again!
The lineups for Iraq vs. Norway are official, the match that will kick off at midnight and complete the first day of Group I after the match between France and Senegal.
Follow live on SeneNews the game Iraq – Norway of the 2026 World Cup. Phase: Group phase — 1. Started on Tuesday 16 June 2026 at 22:00 (Dakar time). Stadium: Gillette Stadium. Find here the live track of the game: live score, goals, changes, cards and highlights, updated automatically during the match. Composition, statistics and reactions: stay connected so you don't miss anything from Iraq – Norway.
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