Iraq vs Norway LIVE: Erling Haaland scores his first goal in the 2026 World Cup debut! (0-1)

After Norway's first goal, Iraq are not comfortable in the game, as they were in the first part of the matchup.

By using Ryerson, Norway are trying hard to score their second goal, as Iraq can't find the ball to create chances.

Iraq 37%, Norway 63%.

With Haaland and Sorloth, Norway create chances and now they have another corner.

After a great play from their area, Norway find a space to score and Haaland scores.

Both teams are back on the field.

Time to hydrate.

With a foul, Iraq just gave a free kick close to their area.

With the first corner, there was a good play to find a space in Iraq's defense. However, the ball went wide with a header from Haaland.

Despite their intensity, both teams are not having the best performance so far.

Iraq 45%, Norway 55%.

With multiple passes nearing Norway's area, Iraq are having the best chances so far.

With the ball possession on their side, Iraq are trying hard to find a spot to score in the first half.

With Al Hamadi and Hussein, Iraq press Norway's attempts to pass the ball all over the field, and they are controlling the ball possession so far.

Norway 38%, Irak 62&.

Iraq are having an outstanding performance so far with the ball on their feet, while Norway want to steal it and score.

With a greater attitude, Iraq have established themselves as the team pressing to score the first goal of the game.

Pierre Ghislain Atcho blows his whistle and first half is underway!

After warming up and getting dressed, both teams are ready for the protocolary acts.

Norway's Group I fate hinge entirely on the outcome of their clash against Iraq, which will dictate their potential advancement scenarios. With France already securing a victory over Senegal earlier in the day, the mathematical stakes are crystal clear for the Norwegian side as they take the pitch.

Iraq are one of the nations that have players born overseas, with a total of nine players.

Ahead of this crucial matchup, Iraq sit lower than Norway in the latest FIFA World Ranking. When looking at the highest ranking teams in Group I, Norway are not in the first two, as France and Senegal are ranked higher.

With both teams gearing up for their 2026 World Cup opener, they already know the uniforms and referees confirmed for this crucial game, that will be officiated by Pierre Ghislain Atcho (Gabon).

Norway's starting XI: Orjan Nyland; Kristoffer Ajer, David Moller Wolfe, Torbjorn Heggem; Sander Berge, Martin Odegaard, Fredrik Aurness; Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa, Julian Ryerson.

Iraq's starting XI: Jalal Hassan; Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Merchas Doski; Ibrahim Bayesh, Amir Alammari, Zaid Ismael; Ali Alhamadi, Ali Jasim, Aymen Hussein.

Ahead of their highly anticipated Group I debut at the 2026 World Cup, both Iraq and Norway have officially arrived at the stadium in Foxborough, where the two nations are set to clash on the pitch.

This game will be the first matchup between Iraq and Norway in an official matchup from FIFA. And of course, the first time facing each other in the World Cup.

The match between Iraq and Norway is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT.

In the United States you can watch Iraq and Norway live on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock Premium.

Welcome to our live blog! This time, Iraq and Norway in their opening Group I match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.