Iraq vs Norway gives FWC26 the kind of matchup fans circle because it can shift a group quickly. Scheduled for June 16, 2026, it is the sort of fixture where form, finishing and discipline can matter as much as reputation. Iraq' World Cup history includes a single finals appearance in 1986, making any FWC26 campaign a major national football story. Norway missed Qatar 2022 and are chasing a first World Cup finals appearance since 1998. Put together, the matchup gives fans a clean contrast: two teams trying to turn history and current tournament rhythm into points when the table is still taking shape. Check the complete match picture for Iraq vs Norway, with scoreline, events, team data and player stats bringing the fixture into focus.
Player statistic
| 29' |  |
Erling Haaland (Assist: David Möller Wolfe) | ||
| Aymen Hussein (Assist: Amir Al-Ammari) |
|
39' | ||
| 43' | |
Erling Haaland | ||
| 77' | |
Leo Östigard (Assist: Martin Ødegaard) | ||
| Zaid Tahseen |  |
86' | ||
| 90+7' |  |
Aymen Hussein |
Match statistic
39
Possession
61
11
Total shots
13
1
Shots on target
5
8
Shots off target
5
2
Blocked shots
3
2
Corners
5
1
Offsides
12
Fouls
13
Additional information
Attendance
68 756
Iraq
Norway
