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Iraq and Norway share Group I at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Norway are the favourite — a 25-place gap.
Iraq - Norway will be played on Friday 19th June 2026 at 18:00 ET in Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Iraq 🇮🇶 | Metric | 🇳🇴 Norway |
|---|---|---|
| #58 | FIFA Ranking | #33 |
| Group I | Group | Group I |
| AFC | Confederation | UEFA |
| Graham Arnold | Head coach | Ståle Solbakken |
| 2 | WC appearances | 4 |
| Group stage (1986) | Best WC | Round of 16 (1998) |
First World Cup since 1986. Strong growth under Arnold (ex-Australia). In Group I with France and Senegal, advancing is a tall order, but Iraq has a proud football culture and experience in tough conditions.
First World Cup since 1998. With Haaland (City) and Ødegaard (Arsenal), two of the world's best. Solbakken's squad is thinner than those two stars, but in a tournament Haaland alone can decide. Second place in Group I is reachable.
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Start predicting →Yes — Iraq and Norway meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group I).
On the FIFA world ranking, Norway (#33) are favoured over Iraq (#58). The gap is 25 ranking places.
Iraq: Group stage (1986) (2 World Cup appearances). Norway: Round of 16 (1998) (4 World Cup appearances).
Iraq are coached by Graham Arnold. Norway are coached by Ståle Solbakken.
Iraq play in Group I. Norway play in Group I.
Last updated: 2026-06-07