Iraq vs Norway
Iraq
NorwayMatch summary
Norway beat Iraq 4-1. Norway led 2-1 at half time.
- 0-1E. Haaland29′
- 1-1A. Hussein39′
- 1-2E. Haaland43′
- 1-3L. Ostigard76′
- 1-4A. Hussein (o.g.)90′
E. Haaland opened the scoring for Norway, set up by D. Wolfe (29′). A. Hussein levelled for Iraq, set up by A. Al Ammari (39′). E. Haaland put Norway ahead (43′). L. Ostigard made it 3-1 for Norway, set up by M. Odegaard (76′). An own goal by A. Hussein made it 1-4 (90′).
Cards and VAR
Yellow cards: Iraq 1, Norway 0.
In numbers
Norway had 61% of the ball. Shots: Iraq 11 (1 on target), Norway 12 (5). Expected goals (xG): Iraq 0.80, Norway 2.52. Top rated: Erling Haaland (Norway), 8.2.
Match facts
- Competition
- World Cup · Group Stage 1
- Kickoff
- Referee
- Pierre Ghislain Atcho, Gabon
- Goals
- Iraq: A. Hussein 39′Norway: E. Haaland 29′, E. Haaland 43′, L. Ostigard 76′, A. Hussein (o.g.) 90′
Questions and answers
Who won Iraq vs Norway?
Norway beat Iraq 4-1. E. Haaland opened the scoring for Norway in the 29th minute. E. Haaland scored the winner in the 43rd minute.
Who scored in Iraq vs Norway?
Iraq: A. Hussein 39′. Norway: E. Haaland 29′, E. Haaland 43′, L. Ostigard 76′, A. Hussein (o.g.) 90′.
What were the key stats of Iraq vs Norway?
Norway had 61% of the ball. Shots: Iraq 11 (1 on target), Norway 12 (5). Expected goals (xG): Iraq 0.80, Norway 2.52. Corners: Iraq 2, Norway 5.
Who was the best player in Iraq vs Norway?
Top rated: Erling Haaland (Norway), 8.2. He scored 2 of the goals.
Were there any red cards in Iraq vs Norway?
No player was sent off.
When and where was Iraq vs Norway played?
Iraq vs Norway was played on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, Group Stage 1.
Who started for Iraq and Norway?
Iraq (4-4-2, coach Graham Arnold): J. Hassan, H. Ali, Z. Tahseen, A. Hashem, M. Doski, I. Bayesh, Z. Ismaeel, A. Al Ammari, A. Jasim, A. Hussein, A. Al Hamadi. Norway (4-4-2, coach Stale Solbakken): O. Nyland, J. Ryerson, K. Ajer, T. Heggem, D. Wolfe, M. Odegaard, S. Berge, F. Aursnes, A. Nusa, A. Sorloth, E. Haaland.
Who refereed Iraq vs Norway?
Pierre Ghislain Atcho, Gabon was the referee.