Iraq vs Norway Result: Iraq 1–4 Norway — World Cup 2026 Matchday 1
Quick answer: Iraq 1–4 Norway at Gillette Stadium, Boston on June 16, 2026 — Group I, Match 18. Scorers: Iraq: Aymen Hussein (39'). Norway: Erling Haaland (29'), Erling Haaland (43'), Leo Ostigard (76'), Aymen Hussein (90+6').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Iraq 1–4 Norway |
| Group | I |
| Match | #18 (Matchday 1) |
| Date | June 16, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 19:00 |
| Venue | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 1 |
| Goal scorers | Iraq: Aymen Hussein 39'; Norway: Erling Haaland 29', Erling Haaland 43', Leo Ostigard 76', Aymen Hussein 90+6' (OG) |
Goal Scorers
- 39'Aymen Hussein
- 29'Erling Haaland
- 43'Erling Haaland
- 76'Leo Ostigard
- 90+6'Aymen Hussein (own goal)
Match Summary
Norway demolished Iraq 4-1 at Gillette Stadium. Erling Haaland scored twice, Leo Ostigard added a third, and Aymen Hussein's own goal in the 90+6' minute completed the scoring after Hussein had briefly equalized for Iraq in the 39th minute.
Player of the match: Erling Haaland.
Key Moments
- Erling Haaland put Norway ahead in the 29th minute.
- Aymen Hussein levelled for Iraq in the 39th minute before Haaland restored Norway's lead in the 43rd.
- Leo Ostigard made it 3-1 in the 76th minute and Hussein's own goal in the 90+6' sealed a dominant Norway win.
Group I Standings After Matchday 1
Norway second in Group I on three points with a strong goal difference. Iraq face an uphill battle to advance.
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What This Means for Iraq & Norway
Iraq drop points from Matchday 1. Norway claim a valuable win.
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What's Next — Matchday 2
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Iraq | Full schedule — Group I |
| Norway | Full schedule — Group I |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Iraq vs Norway score at World Cup 2026?
Iraq 1–4 Norway — played at Gillette Stadium, Boston on June 16, 2026 (Group I, Matchday 1).
Who won Iraq vs Norway World Cup 2026?
Norway won 4–1.
Where was Iraq vs Norway played?
Gillette Stadium, Boston — kickoff 19:00 local time.
What group is Iraq vs Norway in?
Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group I?
Norway second in Group I on three points with a strong goal difference. Iraq face an uphill battle to advance.
Who scored in Iraq vs Norway?
Iraq: Aymen Hussein 39'. Norway: Erling Haaland 29', Erling Haaland 43', Leo Ostigard 76', Aymen Hussein 90+6' (OG).