Kick-off time: The Group I opening encounter between Iraq and Norway is scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

For football fans watching along in the United Kingdom, the match will officially start at 11pm.

Location: The match will be hosted in the United States at Boston Stadium, known as Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

This venue will provide a fitting backdrop as both nations look to kickstart their respective tournament campaigns with a victory.

UK TV channel: World Cup broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom are shared between BBC and ITV.