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Group I • Group Stage • Match #18

🇮🇶 Iraq vs Norway 🇳🇴

Tue Jun 16 2026 • Kickoff 15:00 ET • Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, USA

2026-06-16Kickoff 15:00 ETGillette StadiumFoxborough, USAGroup IStatus: scheduled

Live score

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Match preview

Iraq vs Norway — what to expect

Iraq meet Norway in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Both sides arrive with FIFA ranks of #56 and #33 respectively, making this a defining group-stage night. Coach Graham Arnold will set out Iraq, while Ståle Solbakken leads Norway — captained by Aymen Hussein and Martin Ødegaard.

Iraq face Norway in Group I at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. Kickoff 15:00 ET local. Expect a tight tactical contest with the result likely to shape the knockout-stage seeding for Group I.

Iraq vs Norway live streaming

Streaming guide

Iraq vs Norway streams live worldwide through FIFA's authorised broadcast partners. Below is the global TV and OTT lineup. For a deeper breakdown by country, see our where-to-watch hub or the live streaming directory.

Iraq vs Norway TV channels (global)

Country / RegionOfficial broadcasters
United StatesFOX, FS1, Telemundo, Peacock
United KingdomBBC One / BBC iPlayer, ITV1 / ITVX
CanadaTSN, CTV, RDS (FR)
MexicoTelevisa, TUDN, Azteca 7, ViX
IndiaSports18, JioCinema
PakistanTapmad, A Sports
AustraliaOptus Sport, SBS
MENAbeIN Sports MENA
BrazilGlobo, SporTV, CazéTV
GermanyARD, ZDF, MagentaTV
FranceTF1, M6, beIN Sports
SpainRTVE La 1, Movistar Plus+

FIFA's global broadcast partners hold rights in every territory. FOX (USA), TSN (Canada), BBC/ITV (UK), beIN Sports (MENA) and the national rights holder in your country.

Iraq vs Norway where to watch

Stadium & venue

Gillette Stadium

Greater Boston's WC venue. Capacity: 65,878 (Foxborough, MA, USA).

Opened 2002. New England Patriots & Revolution.

Travel: MBTA Foxboro line on event days.

Fan tips: New patriot place mall next door for pre-game.

Full stadium guide →

Team news & predicted lineups

🇮🇶 Iraq predicted XI

Coach Graham Arnold is expected to set up in a 4-3-3, captained by Aymen Hussein.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

🇳🇴 Norway predicted XI

Coach Ståle Solbakken likely fields a 4-2-3-1 anchored by Martin Ødegaard.

Full lineup confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff.

Tactical battle

Iraq approach

Lions of Mesopotamia at their second WC.

Norway approach

Erling Haaland's long-awaited WC bow.

Head to head

H2H record

Full head-to-head record published 24 hours before kickoff.

Key players

Prediction

Our call

A competitive Group I fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Match stats

Possession

Live

Shots on target

Live

xG

Live

Corners

Live

Result, goals & highlights

Result

Final score will appear here after the full-time whistle.

Highlights

Official highlights will be linked here after the match via the FIFA+ rights holder in your region.

Other Group I fixtures

Iraq & Norway — remaining fixtures

FAQ

What time does Iraq vs Norway kick off?

15:00 ET on Tue Jun 16 2026.

Where is Iraq vs Norway being played?

Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, USA.

How can I watch Iraq vs Norway live?

Via the official rights holder in your country — see the broadcasters table and where-to-watch section above.

Who is favourite to win Iraq vs Norway?

A competitive Group I fixture — see our match preview for the full breakdown.

Which group is Iraq vs Norway in?

This is a Group I fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

How many caps and goals do the captains have?

Squad-level cap counts are confirmed when official squads are published — see the Iraq and Norway squad pages.

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