Getty Iraq vs. Norway lineups, odds, and score prediction
Norway opens its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Tuesday, facing Iraq in a Group I clash at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The match marks Norway’s first World Cup appearance since 1998, while Iraq returns to the tournament for the first time in 40 years.
Much of the attention will be on Norway’s star-studded attack led by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard. Norway enters the tournament after a dominant qualifying campaign, winning all eight of its UEFA qualifying matches while outscoring opponents
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