Erling Haaland of Norway warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Iraq and Norway at Boston Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Norway captain Martin Odegaard says he has no concerns about his fitness ahead of his side’s opening World Cup Group I match in Foxborough, Massachusetts on June 16, 2026, his nation’s first game at the finals since 1998. With Erling Haaland scoring the goals and Odegaard pulling the strings in midfield, Norway have made their way back to the top table of global football, but a run of injuries early in the year raised questions over the health of the midfielder who recently won the English Premier League title with Arsenal.Iraq features a balanced blend of experienced and rising European-based talents. Iraq have Ali Al-Hamadi, Aymen Hussein, Zidane Iqbal, Amir Al-Ammari and Ali Jassim in its ranks. Norway has dynamic young wingers and dependable defenders. The team has Erling Haaland, Martin Odegaard, Antonio Nusa, Julian Ryerson and Oscar Bobb which will give Norway a slight edge over Iraq.Follow for LIVE updatesfree kickJune 17, 2026 04:04 32:59 Free Kick WonJalal Hassan (Iraq) wins a free kick in the defensive half.cornerJune 17, 2026 04:02 31:19 CornerCorner, Norway. Conceded by Hussein Ali.June 17, 2026 04:02 30:35 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Alexander Sørloth (Norway) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Erling Haaland.goalJune 17, 2026 04:00 28:15 GoalGoal! Iraq 0, Norway 1. Erling Haaland (Norway) left footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by David Møller Wolfe with a cross.June 17, 2026 03:58 27:23 MissAttempt missed. Zaid Tahseen (Iraq) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.June 17, 2026 03:58 26:52 End DelayDelay over. They are ready to continue.June 17, 2026 03:55 23:55 Start DelayDelay in match for a drinks break.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:55 23:50 Free Kick LostFoul by David Møller Wolfe (Norway).free kickJune 17, 2026 03:55 23:50 Free Kick WonIbrahim Bayesh (Iraq) wins a free kick on the right wing.June 17, 2026 03:54 23:11 Attempt BlockedAttempt blocked. Alexander Sørloth (Norway) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a cross.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:53 21:45 Free Kick WonAntonio Nusa (Norway) wins a free kick on the left wing.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:53 21:45 Free Kick LostFoul by Zaid Ismael (Iraq).June 17, 2026 03:51 19:44 MissAttempt missed. Erling Haaland (Norway) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Julian Ryerson with a cross following a corner.cornerJune 17, 2026 03:51 18:54 CornerCorner, Norway. Conceded by Ibrahim Bayesh.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:47 16:21 Free Kick LostFoul by Zaid Tahseen (Iraq).free kickJune 17, 2026 03:47 16:21 Free Kick WonSander Berge (Norway) wins a free kick on the left wing.June 17, 2026 03:43 12:11 MissAttempt missed. Ali Al Hamadi (Iraq) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Aymen Hussein.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:40 9:14 Free Kick WonKristoffer Ajer (Norway) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:40 9:14 Free Kick LostFoul by Ali Al Hamadi (Iraq).free kickJune 17, 2026 03:39 7:39 Free Kick WonMerchas Doski (Iraq) wins a free kick on the left wing.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:38 7:39 Free Kick LostFoul by Julian Ryerson (Norway).free kickJune 17, 2026 03:36 5:15 Free Kick WonAkam Hashim (Iraq) wins a free kick in the defensive half.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:36 5:15 Free Kick LostFoul by Alexander Sørloth (Norway).June 17, 2026 03:36 4:28 MissAttempt missed. Aymen Hussein (Iraq) header from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:35 3:56 Free Kick WonAymen Hussein (Iraq) wins a free kick in the attacking half.free kickJune 17, 2026 03:35 3:56 Free Kick LostFoul by Torbjørn Heggem (Norway).June 17, 2026 03:31 First half StartFirst Half begins.June 17, 2026 02:08 LineupLineups are announced and players are warming up. Published - June 17, 2026 03:30 am IST
