Iraq vs Norway - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I Match - Iraq vs Norway.
Iraq and Norway meet in their opening Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, June 16, with both nations making long-awaited returns to football's biggest stage. Iraq are playing in their first World Cup since 1986 after an extraordinary qualification campaign under Graham Arnold, while Norway are back at the finals for the first time since 1998, led by superstar Erling Haaland and captain Martin Ødegaard. With France and Senegal also in Group I, both teams know a victory in the opener could prove decisive in the race for a place in the Round of 32.
How to Watch Iraq vs Norway – FIFA World Cup Match
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| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on Sport TV Channel 5. |
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| Spain | DAZN and Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on TV4 Sweden and TV4 Play. |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports |
| France | M6, beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, My Canal and Free will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
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Iraq team news
Iraq qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years under Australian coach Graham Arnold, who believes his side can "shock the world" despite being drawn in a difficult group. The Lions of Mesopotamia are expected to rely on the experienced strike partnership of Aymen Hussein and Mohanad Ali, with Ibrahim Bayesh providing creativity from midfield. Arnold has emphasized team unity and mental resilience after a challenging qualification campaign that included significant logistical disruptions. No major injury concerns have been reported ahead of the opener.
Norway team news
Norway return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence and arrive full of confidence following an outstanding qualifying campaign. Head coach Ståle Solbakken has built his team around Erling Haaland, who scored 16 goals during qualifying, and Arsenal playmaker Martin Ødegaard. Solbakken confirmed Haaland is fully fit and has urged his players to "give the ball to Haaland" as often as possible. The only slight concern is striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, who has been recovering from a fever, although Norway otherwise have a near full-strength squad.
Predicted Iraq lineup (4-4-2):
- Jalal Hassan
- Hussein Ali
- Zaid Tahseen
- Akam Hashem
- Merchas Doski
- Youssef Amyn
- Aimar Sher
- Amir Al-Ammari
- Ibrahim Bayesh
- Aymen Hussein
- Mohanad Ali
Predicted Norway lineup (4-3-3):
- Ørjan Nyland
- Julian Ryerson
- Kristoffer Ajer
- Torbjørn Heggem
- David Møller Wolfe
- Martin Ødegaard
- Sander Berge
- Fredrik Aursnes
- Alexander Sørloth
- Erling Haaland
- Antonio Nusa