Iraq1 – 4Norway
Group I · Matchday 1 · Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, United States · Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Match Details
Group I
- France
- Senegal
- Iraq
- Norway
Fixture Facts
- Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026
- Stage: Group I, Matchday 1
- Venue: Gillette Stadium
- City: Foxborough, United States
- Kickoff:
- Result: Iraq 1–4 Norway (FT)
Match Summary
Final
Iraq 1–4 Norway FT
Norway won 4–1.
Half-time
Not provided
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, United States.
Norway opened their Group I campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Iraq at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on the opening matchday. The margin of defeat leaves Iraq with a difficult recovery job as the group stage continues.
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