Group I

Iraq vs Norway · World Cup 2026

Group I · Tuesday 16 June 2026 · Gillette Stadium, Foxborough · 22:00 UK

Preview

Scene-setter

Iraq face Norway in matchday one of Group I at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough on 16 Jun 2026 (kickoff 22:00 UK).

Title chance

The model rates Iraq's tournament title chance at 0.5%, Norway's at 1.7%. A clear strength advantage on paper for Norway.

Squad snapshot

Iraq's squad is still provisional (34-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.

Norway's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/9/11/3 split). 19 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Alexander Sørloth (72 caps).

What's not yet rendered

What's not yet rendered:

  • Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
  • Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
  • Group standings (added once first group results land)
  • Iraq final squad (34-man preliminary squad)

Schedule cross-validated against FIFA, Sky Sports, ESPN and Wikipedia (June 2026).