Group I · FIFA World Cup 2026
Iraq vs Norway
Kickoff
Venue
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough
Capacity
65,878
Match quick answers
When is Iraq vs Norway?
Iraq vs Norway is scheduled for Tue, Jun 16, 10:00 PM UTC. GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Where is Iraq vs Norway played?
The match is played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, United States, a venue with capacity for 65,878 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a group stage match in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams in the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Iraq are FIFA-ranked #55 and coached by Jesús Casas. Norway are FIFA-ranked #31 and coached by Ståle Solbakken.
Match preview
Iraq face Norway in the group stage Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The match kicks off at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, United States, a venue with a capacity of 65,878.
Norway are the higher-ranked side on paper (FIFA #31) facing Iraq (#55). The a sizeable ranking gap between the two sides is 24 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: AFC vs UEFA.
Iraq are coached by Jesús Casas, while Norway are led by Ståle Solbakken. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In Group I, only the top two teams advance directly to the round of 32, with the third-placed team competing for one of the eight best third-place spots across all 12 groups. A result here can be decisive: a win in the opening matchday typically converts into qualification at a rate above 70% in expanded tournament formats.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.
