Iraq and Norway meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET from Boston Stadium.

Iraq, ranked 57th by FIFA, are returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1986, when they were eliminated in the group stage. Norway enter Group I ranked 31st by FIFA, appearing at their fourth World Cup, with their best finish a Round of 16 result in 1938 and 1998. Erling Haaland, who recently claimed his third Premier League Golden Boot, leads the Norwegian attack.

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