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Match Center: Iraq vs Norway — FIFA World Cup 2026

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Iraq flagIraq
VS
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 · 22:00 UTC
Norway flagNorway
Group I · Match 18•Gillette Stadium, Boston
Pre-Match

Prediction & Build-Up

Match Prediction

Winner pick: Iraq

IRQ
52%
vs
Draw
22%
vs
NOR
26%

Model lean: Iraq. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.

Head-to-Head

Last 5 meetings between the two sides

IRQ wins
1
Draws
2
NOR wins
2
  • 2024-07-07NOR 0 - 0 IRQ · Continental FinalMOTM: Hugo Lopez
  • 2022-09-11NOR 1 - 1 IRQ · Nations LeagueMOTM: Marco Bouchard
  • 2020-01-11NOR 2 - 1 IRQ · Confederations CupMOTM: Diego Bouchard
  • 2019-08-15NOR 3 - 2 IRQ · Nations LeagueMOTM: Carlos Berg
  • 2018-09-23IRQ 3 - 1 NOR · Confederations CupMOTM: Carlos Silva

Last 3 - Form Guide

Most recent results for each side

Iraq flagIraqWDL
  • 2026-03-10vs ENG · Nations League1-0
  • 2026-02-15vs MEX · FIFA WC Qualifier0-0
  • 2026-01-20vs POR · Confederations Cup1-2
Norway flagNorwayDWD
  • 2026-03-10vs ESP · Nations League0-0
  • 2026-02-15vs POR · Nations League2-0
  • 2026-01-20vs BRA · Nations League1-1

Recent Man-of-the-Match Form

Standout performers from related fixtures

  • ENG flagENG2026-05-10
    Jude Bellingham
    Box-crashing midfielder, scored the winner from a set piece.
  • ESP flagESP2026-04-13
    Pedri
    Press-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
  • ESP flagESP2026-03-16
    Pedri
    Press-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
  • BRA flagBRA2026-02-19
    Vinícius Jr.
    Two assists, one decisive carry through the left channel.

Key Players to Watch

  • IRQIraq
    Aymen Hussein
    Aerial striker and penalty-box target
  • IRQIraq
    Ali Jasim
    Direct winger with transition pace
  • NORNorway
    Erling Haaland
    Elite penalty-box striker, attacks depth
  • NORNorway
    Martin Ødegaard
    Left-footed creator between lines