Iraq vs Norway: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds0.1%2.6%
FIFA standing#57#31
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Iraq meet Norway with the live market leaning Norway's way (80.5% to win, 13.5% draw). The Lions of Mesopotamia back after a 40-year wait. Norway, meanwhile, haaland and Ødegaard end Norway's long exile.

Iraq's edge comes from passionate underdog spirit, but Norway will look to exploit inexperience at this level. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

IRQ Iraq

AH
Aymen Hussein
ST · Al-Qadsiah
AA
Ali Al-Hamadi
ST · Ipswich Town
ZI
Zidane Iqbal
CM · Utrecht

NOR Norway

EH
Erling Haaland
ST · Manchester City
Martin Ødegaard
AM · Arsenal
AN
Antonio Nusa
LW · RB Leipzig