Iraq vs Norway — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Iraq vs Norway kicks off in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Iraq and Norway meet in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a fixture that pits two contrasting football cultures against each other. Iraq, making their second World Cup appearance after 1986, rely on defensive organization, set-piece threats, and the creativity of playmaker Ali Ghasem. Norway, returning to the global stage after a long absence, boast a potent attack led by Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, but have defensive vulnerabilities. Iraq will likely sit deep and look to counter, while Norway will dominate possession and seek to exploit width through Alexander Sørloth. Key battle: Iraq's center-backs vs Haaland's physicality. Iraq need to stay compact and avoid early mistakes; Norway must break down a low block without leaving gaps. A draw would suit Iraq, while Norway need three points to keep pace with group favorites.

Key players to watch

Iraq

Ali Ghasem (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya) — creative midfielder, set-piece specialist, key to unlocking Norway's defense.
Aymen Hussein (Al-Markhiya) — physical striker, target for crosses and counter-attacks.
Jalal Hassan (Al-Zawraa) — experienced goalkeeper, crucial for organizing defense against Haaland.

Norway

Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — world-class striker, lethal finisher, Iraq's defense must contain him.
Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) — captain and playmaker, dictates tempo and provides key passes.
Alexander Sørloth (Villarreal) — target man, wins aerial duels and creates space for Haaland.

How to watch Iraq vs Norway — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Iraq vs Norway?

Tue, Jun 16 at 10:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Iraq vs Norway?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.