Iraq 1-4 Norway Result: Norway Win, Score & Stats

Iraq and Norway before their World Cup 2026 Group I match

FIFA ranking#57Iraq

World Cup appearances1Iraq

Recent form (last 5)WLLWWIraq

Recent form (last 5)DLWWDNorway

World Cup appearances3Norway

FIFA ranking#31Norway

June 16, 2026BostonGroup ILast updated: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

43'Goal
HAALAND (Norway) scores!!
59'Substitution
MARKO FARJI (in) comes off the bench to replace ALI ALHAMADI (out) (Iraq)
59'Substitution
ZIDANE IQBAL (in) comes off the bench to replace ZAID ISMAEL (out) (Iraq)
73'Substitution
Leo OSTIGARD (in) comes off the bench to replace David MOLLER WOLFE (out) (Norway)
73'Substitution
Kristian THORSTVEDT (in) comes off the bench to replace AURSNES (out) (Norway)
73'Substitution
SCHJELDERUP (in) comes off the bench to replace Antonio NUSA (out) (Norway)
73'Substitution
BOBB (in) comes off the bench to replace SØRLOTH (out) (Norway)

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Iraq vs Norway Match Result

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Iraq4-4-2

Full Time1 - 4FT

Winner: Norway

Norway4-1-2-3

Goals43' HAALAND (Norway) scores!! | 76' Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) scores!! | 90'+6' HUSSEIN (Iraq) scores an own goal.

Latest Commentary

43'
HAALAND (Norway) scores!!
44'
ZAID ISMAEL (Iraq) commits a foul.
45'+1'
David MOLLER WOLFE (Norway) commits a foul.

Venue: Boston Stadium, Boston
Date: June 16, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 16, 6:00 PM
Attendance: 63,106
Referee: Pierre Ghislain Atcho
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 16, 6:00 PM Boston

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

11Shots11

--Shots on Target--

2Corners5

11Fouls13

1Yellow Cards0

--Red Cards--

1Offsides0

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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Iraq vs Norway Match Result

Norway beat Iraq 1 - 4 in Group I. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 1 - 4
Winner: Norway
Goals: 43' HAALAND (Norway) scores!! | 76' Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) scores!! | 90'+6' HUSSEIN (Iraq) scores an own goal.
Standings: 1. France 9 pts | 2. Norway 6 pts | 3. Senegal 3 pts | 4. Iraq 0 pts Full table
Group: Group I
Updated: 2026-06-17

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

IraqLocal listingsOfficial guide

NorwayLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Iraq vs Norway Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
4'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Torbjorn HEGGEM (Norway) commits a foul.
5'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
HUSSEIN (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
6'
AttemptNOR
Foul
SØRLOTH (Norway) commits a foul.
8'
AttemptNOR
Foul
RYERSON (Norway) commits a foul.
10'
AttemptIRA
Foul
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) commits a foul.
13'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
17'
AttemptIRA
Foul
ZAID TAHSEEN (Iraq) commits a foul.
20'
AttemptNOR
Corner
RYERSON (Norway) takes a corner kick.
20'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
HAALAND (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
22'
AttemptIRA
Foul
ZAID ISMAEL (Iraq) commits a foul.
24'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
SØRLOTH (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
24'
AttemptIRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Iraq pulls off a save.
24'
AttemptNOR
Foul
David MOLLER WOLFE (Norway) commits a foul.
28'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ZAID TAHSEEN (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
29'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
HAALAND (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
29'
GoalNOR
Goal!
HAALAND (Norway) scores!!
31'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
SØRLOTH (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
33'
AttemptNOR
Corner
RYERSON (Norway) takes a corner kick.
33'
AttemptNOR
Foul
Sander BERGE (Norway) commits a foul.
35'
AttemptIRA
Foul
HUSSEIN (Iraq) commits a foul.
36'
AttemptNOR
Foul
David MOLLER WOLFE (Norway) commits a foul.
37'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
ODEGAARD (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
37'
AttemptNOR
Foul
SØRLOTH (Norway) commits a foul.
39'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
HUSSEIN (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
39'
GoalIRA
Goal!
HUSSEIN (Iraq) scores!!
43'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
HAALAND (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
43'
GoalNOR
Goal!
HAALAND (Norway) scores!!
44'
AttemptIRA
Foul
ZAID ISMAEL (Iraq) commits a foul.
45'+1'
AttemptNOR
Foul
David MOLLER WOLFE (Norway) commits a foul.
45'+2'
AttemptNOR
Foul
HAALAND (Norway) commits a foul.
45'+3'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+3'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
IBRAHIM BAYESH (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+4'
AttemptIRA
Corner
AMIR ALAMMARI (Iraq) takes a corner kick.
45'+4'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ZAID TAHSEEN (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+5'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
ALI ALHAMADI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+6'
AttemptIRA
Corner
ALI JASIM (Iraq) takes a corner kick.
45'+6'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
AKAM HASHIM (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
47'
AttemptIRA
Offside
HUSSEIN ALI (Iraq) is ruled offside.
49'
AttemptIRA
Foul
HUSSEIN (Iraq) commits a foul.
53'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
HUSSEIN (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
53'
AttemptIRA
Foul
AMIR ALAMMARI (Iraq) commits a foul.
54'
AttemptIRA
Foul
HUSSEIN ALI (Iraq) commits a foul.
57'
AttemptNOR
Corner
RYERSON (Norway) takes a corner kick.
59'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
MARKO FARJI (in) comes off the bench to replace ALI ALHAMADI (out) (Iraq)
59'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
ZIDANE IQBAL (in) comes off the bench to replace ZAID ISMAEL (out) (Iraq)
63'
AttemptIRA
Attempt at Goal
HUSSEIN ALI (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
64'
AttemptNOR
Foul
SØRLOTH (Norway) commits a foul.
67'
AttemptNOR
Corner
RYERSON (Norway) takes a corner kick.
73'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Leo OSTIGARD (in) comes off the bench to replace David MOLLER WOLFE (out) (Norway)
73'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Kristian THORSTVEDT (in) comes off the bench to replace AURSNES (out) (Norway)
73'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
SCHJELDERUP (in) comes off the bench to replace Antonio NUSA (out) (Norway)
73'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
BOBB (in) comes off the bench to replace SØRLOTH (out) (Norway)
73'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
MUSTAFA SAADOON (in) comes off the bench to replace HUSSEIN ALI (out) (Iraq)
73'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
AHMED QASEM (in) comes off the bench to replace ALI JASIM (out) (Iraq)
76'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Kristian THORSTVEDT (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptNOR
Corner
ODEGAARD (Norway) takes a corner kick.
76'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
GoalNOR
Goal!
Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) scores!!
78'
SubstitutionIRA
Substitution
MOHANAD ALI (in) comes off the bench to replace IBRAHIM BAYESH (out) (Iraq)
78'
AttemptNOR
Foul
ODEGAARD (Norway) commits a foul.
79'
AttemptNOR
Foul
HAALAND (Norway) commits a foul.
81'
SubstitutionNOR
Substitution
Patrick BERG (in) comes off the bench to replace ODEGAARD (out) (Norway)
82'
AttemptIRA
Foul
ZAID TAHSEEN (Iraq) commits a foul.
82'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
83'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
HAALAND (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
83'
AttemptIRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Iraq pulls off a save.
86'
CardIRA
Yellow card
ZAID TAHSEEN (Iraq) is booked by the referee.
90'+1'
AttemptNOR
Attempt at Goal
Kristian THORSTVEDT (Norway) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+4'
AttemptNOR
Foul
RYERSON (Norway) commits a foul.
90'+5'
AttemptIRA
Foul
MUSTAFA SAADOON (Iraq) commits a foul.
90'+6'
AttemptIRA
Foul
MUSTAFA SAADOON (Iraq) commits a foul.
90'+6'
GoalIRA
Own goal
HUSSEIN (Iraq) scores an own goal.
90'+8'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
98'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Iraq vs Norway Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Iraq are listed in a 4-2-3-1 shape and Norway are listed in a 4-3-3 shape. The final team sheets can still change.

Iraq vs Norway Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Iraq4-2-3-1

12Jalal Hassan

3Hussein Ali

4Zaid Tahseen

5Akam Hashim

23Merchas Doski

8Ibrahim Bayesh

16Amir Alammari

24Zaid Ismael

9Ali Alhamadi

17Ali Jasim

18Aymen Hussein

Norway4-3-3

1Orjan Nyland

3Kristoffer Ajer

5David Moller Wolfe

17Torbjorn Heggem

8Sander Berge

10Martin Odegaard

14Fredrik Aursnes

7Alexander Sorloth

9Erling Haaland

20Antonio Nusa

26Julian Ryerson

Iraq Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Ibrahim BayeshFWD7.8
Marko FarjiMID7.6
Mohanad AliPLY7.4
Aymen HusseinPLY7.2

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Match Report

Iraq face Norway in the other Group I fixture in Boston. Iraq will value organisation and disciplined defending, while Norway carry a major penalty-area threat.

Iraq need to limit crosses and second balls around their box. Norway will look to move the ball forward early and create service for their central forwards.

43' HAALAND (Norway) scores!! | 76' Leo OSTIGARD (Norway) scores!! | 90'+6' HUSSEIN (Iraq) scores an own goal.

Norway Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Fredrik AursnesFWD7.8
Patrick BergMID7.6
Sander BergePLY7.4
Erling HaalandPLY7.2
Jorgen Strand LarsenPLY7.0

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Iraq Team Profile

Iraq are in Group I.
Graham Arnold leads the squad.
The opening match can shape pressure for the next two fixtures.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Norway Team Profile

Norway are in Group I.
Ståle Solbakken leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the tempo quickly.

Iraq vs Norway Key Players To Watch

Iraq carry major influence through Ibrahim Bayesh and Marko Farji. Norway answer through Patrick Berg and Sander Berge.

Ibrahim Bayesh

Midfielder - Iraq

Important for Iraq in the final third and transition moments.

72: Caps
8: Goals
Threat: Threat

Marko Farji

Midfielder - Iraq

Important for Iraq in the final third and transition moments.

TBC: Caps
MF: Role
Threat: Threat

Patrick Berg

Midfielder - Norway

Important for Norway in the final third and transition moments.

41: Caps
0: Goals
Threat: Threat

Sander Berge

Midfielder - Norway

Important for Norway in the final third and transition moments.

64: Caps
1: Goals
Threat: Threat

Iraq vs Norway Prediction

Norway enter with more individual firepower, but Iraq can make the contest uncomfortable if their defensive distances stay compact.

Iraq Win38%

Draw28%

Norway Win34%

Head-to-Head Record

Iraq wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Norway wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Iraq Approach

Iraq should keep the lines close together and choose their counterattacking moments carefully.

Norway Approach

Norway can play directly when space opens, with runners supporting the main striker and attacking crosses.

Group I Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	France	3	8	9
2	Norway	3	1	6
3	Senegal	3	2	3
4	Iraq	3	-11	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

France vs IraqJun 22, 2026 - 9:00 PM UTC

Norway vs SenegalJun 23, 2026 - 12:00 AM UTC

Iraq vs Norway FAQ

Who won Iraq vs Norway?

Norway won 1 - 4 against Iraq.

When is Iraq vs Norway at World Cup 2026?

Iraq vs Norway is on June 16, 2026 at Boston Stadium in Boston. Kickoff is 22:00 UTC | 6:00 PM ET.

Where can I watch Iraq vs Norway live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the Iraq vs Norway lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is Iraq vs Norway in?

Iraq and Norway are in Group I.

Where is Iraq vs Norway being played?

The match is being played at Boston Stadium in Boston.

Where can I follow Iraq vs Norway live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.