Iraq vs Norway

Norway cruised to a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match at Gillette Stadium in Boston, securing a dominant away performance. E. Haaland scored a brace in the 29th and 43rd minutes, while Ayman Hussein pulled one back for Iraq in the 39th minute. L. Østigård added a fourth in the 76th minute, and Ayman Hussein then turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time to seal the final score of 4-1. Statistically, Norway controlled 61% of possession, registered 12 shots with 5 on target, and posted an xG of 2. 52, completely dominating the hosts. Iraq managed just 1 shot on target and an xG of 0. 8, with their defense under constant pressure throughout. Following this result, Norway remain second in the group with 6 points, while Iraq sit bottom in fourth place with 0 points, leaving their prospects looking extremely bleak.

Norway cruised to a dominant 4-1 victory over Iraq in the opening round of Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Gillette Stadium in Boston. E. Haaland struck twice, in the 29th and 43rd minutes, to put Norway firmly in control, before Iraq's Aimen Hussein pulled one back in the 39th minute. L. Østigård added a third in the 76th minute, assisted by M. Ødegaard, and an own goal by Aimen Hussein in the 90+6th minute sealed the scoreline at 4-1. Norway dominated possession with 61% throughout the match, securing an impressive away win that consolidates their position in second place in Group I.

Norway secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match held at Gillette Stadium in Boston, climbing to 6 points and second place in the group standings, while Iraq remain bottom with no points and face an increasingly difficult path to qualification. For more highlights and match details, visit the ScoreZ match page.