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Norway Faces Iraq in World Cup 2026 Opener, Haaland Leads Star-Studded Squad
✍️ Outlook
🗓 17 Jun 2026, 04:58 PM
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Norway begins their first World Cup in 28 years against Iraq in Boston, featuring stars like Erling Haaland. Iraq also marks a return after a four-decade absence.
Norway is set to make their highly anticipated return to the FIFA World Cup stage after a 28-year hiatus, kicking off their 2026 campaign against Iraq. The match, scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, will take place at Boston Stadium.
The Norwegian squad boasts a formidable lineup, including star striker Erling Haaland, playmaker Martin Odegaard, and attacker Alexander Sorloth. This generation of players aims to emulate the success of the 1998 team that reached the Round of 16.
Iraq makes a significant comeback to the World Cup after a 40-year absence. The team will be looking to Aymen Hussein and guidance from coach Graham Arnold to make an impact. The pressure is already mounting in Group I following France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in the group's opening fixture.
The Norwegian squad boasts a formidable lineup, including star striker Erling Haaland, playmaker Martin Odegaard, and attacker Alexander Sorloth. This generation of players aims to emulate the success of the 1998 team that reached the Round of 16.
Iraq makes a significant comeback to the World Cup after a 40-year absence. The team will be looking to Aymen Hussein and guidance from coach Graham Arnold to make an impact. The pressure is already mounting in Group I following France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in the group's opening fixture.