When is Iraq vs Norway at World Cup 2026?

Iraq vs Norway is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 22:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

What group are Iraq and Norway in?

Both teams are in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is Iraq vs Norway being played?

The match is at Gillette Stadium in Boston, which has a capacity of 65,878 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for Iraq and Norway?

Iraq is ranked #63 and Norway is ranked #36 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group I

Iraq vs Norway

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 22:00 UTC · Gillette Stadium, Boston

Iraq

Usood Al-Rafidain (Lions of Mesopotamia)

FIFA Ranking#63

CoachJesús Casas

Key PlayerMohanad Ali

WC Appearances2

Best FinishGroup Stage (1986)

ExpectationsUnderdog

Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. The Lions of Mesopotamia carry the hopes of a football-mad nation into a group with France.

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Norway

The Vikings

FIFA Ranking#36

CoachStale Solbakken

Key PlayerErling Haaland

WC Appearances4

Best FinishQuarter-Finals (1938)

ExpectationsDark Horse

Norway's return to the World Cup is built entirely around one player: Erling Haaland. The world's most lethal striker makes Norway genuinely dangerous against anyone, including France.

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