World Cup · Group Stage - 1: Norway beat Iraq 4-1. The match was played on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at Gillette Stadium (Boston); refereed by Pierre Ghislain Atcho, Gabon.
E. Haaland 29' (Norway) · A. Hussein 39' (Iraq) · E. Haaland 43' (Norway) · L. Ostigard 76' (Norway) · A. Hussein 90' (OG) (Norway)
After a 1-2 first half, the game finished 1-4.
Iraq held 39% of possession against 61%, attempting 11 shots to Norway's 12.
Shots on target read 1-5 and corners 2-5.
Substitutes: A. Basil, F. Talib, F. Putros, A. Qasem, A. Yousif, Z. Iqbal, M. Farji, M. Ali, R. Sulaka, K. Yakob, A. Sher, Y. Amyn, A. Maknzi, M. Younis, M. Saadoon
Coach: Graham Arnold
Substitutes: E. Selvik, S. Tangvik, M. Thorsby, P. Berg, F. Bjorkan, J. Hauge, J. Larsen, O. Bobb, T. Aasgaard, L. Ostigard, K. Thorstvedt, M. Pedersen, H. Falchener, S. Langas, A. Schjelderup
Coach: Stale Solbakken
Erling Haaland (Norway) — named player of the match with a 8.2 rating.