Iraq will take on Norway in the second Group I match at the 2026 World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. While neither are likely to win the tournament, Norway go into the match as favourites, with fans and neutrals alike eager to see how Man City superstar Erling Haaland fares in his first ever World Cup match.
With Haaland alongside Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, RB Leipzig star Antonio Nusa and Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth, the Norwegians will look to replicate the form they showed in qualifying, where they won all eight games, scored 37 goals and conceded just five. Their last World Cup appearance came in 1998 when they reached the round of 16.
Iraq, on the other hand, is placed 26 places below Norway in the world ranking. After the sacking of Jesus Casas following the defeat to Palestine in March 2025, Australian coach Graham Arnold has done well to guide the team to just their second World Cup and their first since 1986.
And their recent performances, especially a recent draw against Spain in one of the warm-ups, should give the Lions of Mesopotamia the belief that they can spring a surprise or two and get their first ever point in a World Cup.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch Iraq vs Norway for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Iraq vs Norway for free
Iraq vs Norway is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in the US
American viewers can watch Iraq vs Norway on Fox.
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Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Iraq vs Norway on Fox One (3-day free trial).
If you are looking for a stream in Spanish you can watch Telemundo which is available via Peacock.
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Iraq vs Norway free on BBC iPlayer. Live coverage is also available at BBC One TV channel.
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in Australia
Iraq vs Norway will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast Iraq vs Norway.
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Iraq vs Norway: Match Information
When does Iraq vs Norway start?
Iraq vs Norway starts at 6pm ET / 11pm BST Tuesday 16 June. It is at 08:00 AEST Wednesday 17 June.
What are the squads for Iraq vs Norway?
Iraq
Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Al-Talaba), Jalal Hassan (Al-Zawraa), Ahmed Basil (Al-Shorta)
Defenders: Rebin Sulaka (Port), Hussein Ali (Pogon Szczecin), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor), Akam Hashim (Al-Zawraa), Manaf Younis (Al-Shorta), Ahmed Yahya (Al-Shorta), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plzen), Mustafa Saadoon (Al-Shorta), Frans Putros (Persib)
Midfielders: Youssef Amyn (AEK Larnaca), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Dhafra), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht), Amir Al-Ammari (Kracovia), Ali Jasim (Al-Naima), Kevin Yakob (AGF), Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg), Marko Farjiid (Venezia), Marko Farjiid (Venezia)
Extenders: Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich Town), Mohanad Ali (Dibba), Ali Yousif (Al-Talaba), Aymen Hussein (Al-Karma)
Norway
Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV)
Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Leo Ostigard (Genoa), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Møller Wolfe (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Fredrik Andre Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking)
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt), Andreas Schjeldaerup (Aangerlo) (TheB)
Extenders: Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
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Position |
Team |
DG |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
France |
0 |
0 |
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2 |
Senegal |
0 |
0 |
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3 |
Iraq |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
Norway |
0 |
0 |
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