Norway
Wed, Jun 17 · 3:45 AM
4–1
Full Time
Iraq

Erling Haaland 29', 43'

Leo Østigård 76'

Aymen Hussein 90'+6 (OG)

Aymen Hussein 39'

Norway vs Iraq 4-1 Live Score, Stats & Commentary

Match overview
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General info
Competition FIFA World Cup 2026
Round Group I
Formations 4-4-2 vs 4-4-2
Result
Winner Norway
Penalties —
Scorers Erling Haaland 29', 43', Leo Østigård 76', Aymen Hussein 90'+6 (OG), Aymen Hussein 39'
Yellow cards 0 – 1
Red cards 0 – 0
Possession 61% – 39%
Shots 12 – 11
Match stats
Goals 3 – 1
Own goals 1 – 0
Substitutions 5 – 5
Yellow cards 0 – 1
Corners 5 – 2
Fouls 13 – 12
Saves 0 – 2
Passes 536 – 333
Attacks 89 – 79
Dangerous attacks 39 – 27
Big chances 5 – 1
Tackles 16 – 19
Interceptions 3 – 5
Key events
WestMinster WestMinster
29' ⚽
Erling Haaland — Goal!
Norway
39' ⚽
Aymen Hussein — Goal!
Iraq
43' ⚽
Erling Haaland — Goal!
Norway
59' 🔄
Substitution: Ali Al-Hamadi → Marko Farji
Iraq
59' 🔄
Substitution: Zaid Ismail → Zidane Iqbal
Iraq
73' 🔄
Substitution: Alexander Sørloth → Oscar Bobb 
Norway
73' 🔄
Substitution: David Møller Wolfe → Leo Østigård
Norway
73' 🔄
Substitution: Antonio Nusa → Andreas Schjelderup
Norway
73' 🔄
Substitution: Fredrik Aursnes → Kristian Thorstvedt
Norway
73' 🔄
Substitution: Ali Jasim → Ahmed Qasem
Iraq
73' 🔄
Substitution: Hussein Ali → Mustafa Saadoon
Iraq
76' ⚽
Leo Østigård — Goal!
Norway
78' 🔄
Substitution: Ibrahim Bayesh → Mohanad Ali
Iraq
81' 🔄
Substitution: Martin Ødegaard → Patrick Berg
Norway
86' 🟡
Zaid Tahseen — Yellow card
Iraq
90'+6 ⚽
Aymen Hussein — Own goal
Norway
Live commentary
Deepal Deepal
90'+1
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
90'+1
The match is delayed due to an injury to Aymen Hussein from Iraq.
90'+2
Foul committed by Julian Ryerson of Norway.
90'+2
Marko Farji from Iraq is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+4
Foul committed by Mustafa Saadoon from Iraq.
90'+4
Andreas Schjelderup wins a free kick for Norway in the defensive half.
90'+5
Foul committed by Mustafa Saadoon of Iraq.
90'+5
Erling Haaland wins a free kick for Norway on the left wing.
90'+6
Erling Haaland wins a free kick for Norway on the left wing.
90'+6
⚽ Goal
Own goal by Aymen Hussein for Iraq.
The match score is now Iraq 1, Norway 4.
90'+6
Erling Haaland (Norway) missed a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it close but to the right.
He was assisted by Kristoffer Ajer with a cross after a set piece situation.
86'
Erling Haaland wins a free kick for Norway in the attacking half.
86'
Attempt missed.
Kristian Thorstvedt (Norway) took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
86'
Attempt missed.
Kristian Thorstvedt (Norway) took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
83'
Erling Haaland wins a free kick for Norway in the attacking half.
82'
Attempt missed.
Leo Østigård's header from the center of the box goes to the right. Julian Ryerson provided the assist with a cross after a set piece.
82'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Erling Haaland's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Jalal Hassan.
82'
Foul committed by Zaid Tahseen of Iraq.
81'
Erling Haaland wins a free kick on the left wing for Norway.
79'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Norway: Patrick Berg comes on for Martin Ødegaard.
79'
Foul committed by Zaid Tahseen of Iraq.
78'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Iraq: Mohanad Ali comes on for Ibrahim Bayesh.
78'
Zaid Tahseen from Iraq wins a free kick in the attacking half.
78'
Foul committed by Erling Haaland of Norway.
76'
Kristian Thorstvedt's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Oscar Bobb provided the assist.
76'
Merchas Doski of Iraq is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
76'
Foul committed by Martin Ødegaard (Norway).
73'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Iraq: Mustafa Saadoon comes on for Hussein Ali.
73'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Norway: Oscar Bobb comes on for Alexander Sørloth.
73'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Norway: Leo Østigård comes on for David Møller Wolfe.
73'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Norway: Kristian Thorstvedt comes on for Fredrik Aursnes.
73'
Norway wins a corner after Merchas Doski concedes.
73'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Norway leads 3-1 after Leo Østigård scores with a header from very close range following a corner.
72'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Iraq: Ahmed Qasem comes on for Ali Jasim due to an injury.
69'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
69'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
69'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Norway: Andreas Schjelderup comes on for Antonio Nusa.
66'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ali Jasim from Iraq.
64'
Norway wins a corner after Hussein Ali concedes.
64'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
63'
Merchas Doski from Iraq is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
59'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Iraq: Marko Farji comes on for Ali Al Hamadi.
59'
Foul committed by Alexander Sørloth of Norway.
59'
Merchas Doski from Iraq is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
58'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
56'
↔ Substitution
Substitution for Iraq: Zidane Iqbal comes on for Zaid Ismael.
54'
Martin Ødegaard (Norway) is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
54'
Foul committed by Amir Al Ammari of Iraq.
54'
Norway is awarded a corner after Akam Hashim concedes.
54'
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ali Jasim from Iraq.
53'
Foul committed by Zaid Ismael of Iraq.
49'
Attempt missed.
Aymen Hussein from Iraq takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
49'
Antonio Nusa from Norway wins a free kick on the left wing.
47'
Foul committed by Aymen Hussein of Iraq.
46'
David Møller Wolfe from Norway is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+1
Erling Haaland commits a foul for Norway.
45'+1
Akam Hashim from Iraq is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
45'+1
Iraq has been awarded a corner after David Møller Wolfe conceded it.
45'+2
Ibrahim Bayesh's right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked.
He was assisted by Ali Al Hamadi.
45'+2
Attempt missed.
Ali Al Hamadi's header from the center of the box goes to the right. He was assisted by Merchas Doski's cross.
45'+3
Zaid Tahseen from Iraq misses the attempt, heading the ball high and wide to the left from the left side of the six-yard box.
Amir Al Ammari provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
45'+3
Zaid Tahseen from Iraq misses the attempt with a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it high and wide to the left.
Amir Al Ammari provided the assist with a cross following a corner.
45'+3
Akam Hashim from Iraq misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high after a corner.
45'+4
Iraq is awarded a corner after Kristoffer Ajer concedes.
45'+5
Ali Al Hamadi's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
He was assisted by Ali Jasim.
45'+5
The second half begins with the score at Iraq 1, Norway 2.
45'+6
Hussein Ali of Iraq is caught offside.
44'
Zaid Tahseen from Iraq wins a free kick in the defensive half.
43'
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
43'
Foul committed by David Møller Wolfe of Norway.
39'
Zaid Ismael from Iraq commits a handball.
37'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq with a header from the center of the box. The match is now 1-1.
37'
⚽ Goal
Attempt saved.
Erling Haaland's right-footed shot from very close range is saved in the center of the goal.
37'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Erling Haaland scores for Norway with a right-footed shot from very close range. The score is now Iraq 1, Norway 2.
36'
Foul committed by Alexander Sørloth of Norway.
36'
Merchas Doski from Iraq wins a free kick in the defensive half.
35'
Ibrahim Bayesh from Iraq is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
35'
Attempt missed.
Martin Ødegaard (Norway) took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
33'
Foul committed by Aymen Hussein of Iraq.
33'
David Møller Wolfe from Norway commits a foul.
32'
Alexander Sørloth wins a free kick for Norway in the defensive half.
31'
Foul committed by Sander Berge of Norway.
29'
Jalal Hassan wins a free kick for Iraq in the defensive half.
28'
Norway wins a corner after Hussein Ali concedes.
27'
Alexander Sørloth's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
24'
Ibrahim Bayesh from Iraq is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
24'
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
24'
Zaid Tahseen from Iraq misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
24'
⚽ Goal
Goal!
Norway takes the lead 1-0 with Erling Haaland scoring from very close range with his left foot.
22'
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
22'
Foul committed by David Møller Wolfe of Norway.
20'
Alexander Sørloth's header from the center of the box is blocked.
19'
Foul committed by Zaid Ismael of Iraq.
17'
Attempt missed.
Erling Haaland's header from the center of the box is too high. Julian Ryerson provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
17'
Antonio Nusa from Norway wins a free kick on the left wing.
13'
Corner awarded to Norway after Ibrahim Bayesh concedes.
10'
Sander Berge wins a free kick for Norway on the left wing.
10'
Foul committed by Zaid Tahseen of Iraq.
8'
Foul committed by Ali Al Hamadi from Iraq.
8'
Attempt missed by Ali Al Hamadi from Iraq, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
6'
Merchas Doski from Iraq wins a free kick on the left wing.
6'
Kristoffer Ajer from Norway wins a free kick in the defensive half.
5'
Julian Ryerson commits a foul for Norway.
4'
Foul committed by Alexander Sørloth of Norway.
4'
Akam Hashim from Iraq is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
1'
Aymen Hussein from Iraq misses the attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it too high after a set piece situation.
Kick-off!
The referee is Pierre Ghislain Atcho.
Foul committed by Torbjørn Heggem of Norway.
Aymen Hussein wins a free kick for Iraq in the attacking half.
Norway 4-4-2
Iraq 4-4-2
1
Nyland
5
Wolfe
17
Heggem
3
Vassbakk Ajer
26
Ryerson
20
Nordby Nusa
14
Aursnes
8
Berge
10
Ødegaard
9
Haaland
7
Sørloth
12
Hachim
3
Ali
4
Hantoosh
5
Rahman
23
Doski
8
Bayesh
24
Al Dulaimi
16
Al-Ammari
17
Al Tameemi
18
Hussein
9
Al-Hamadi
Norway
4-4-2
Starting XI
1 Ørjan Nyland GK
26 Julian Ryerson DEF
3 Kristoffer Ajer DEF
17 Torbjørn Heggem DEF
5 David Møller Wolfe DEF ⚽29' 🔄73'
10 Martin Ødegaard MID ⚽76' 🔄81'
8 Sander Berge MID
14 Fredrik Aursnes MID 🔄73'
20 Antonio Nusa FWD 🔄73'
7 Alexander Sørloth FWD 🔄73'
9 Erling Haaland FWD ⚽29' ⚽43'
Substitutes
2 Morten Thorsby MID
4 Leo Østigård DEF 🔄73' ⚽76'
6 Patrick Berg MID 🔄81'
11 Jørgen Strand Larsen FWD
12 Sander Tangvik GK
13 Egil Selvik GK
15 Fredrik Bjørkan DEF
16 Marcus Pedersen DEF
18 Kristian Thorstvedt MID 🔄73'
19 Thelo Aasgaard MID
21 Andreas Schjelderup FWD 🔄73'
22 Oscar Bobb FWD
23 Jens Petter Hauge FWD
24 Sondre Langås DEF
25 Henrik Falchener DEF
Iraq
4-4-2
Starting XI
12 Jalal Hassan GK
3 Hussein Ali DEF 🔄73'
4 Zaid Tahseen DEF 🟡86'
5 Akam Hashem DEF
23 Merchas Doski DEF
8 Ibrahim Bayesh MID 🔄78'
24 Zaid Ismail MID 🔄59'
16 Amir Al-Ammari MID ⚽39'
17 Ali Jasim FWD 🔄73'
18 Aymen Hussein FWD ⚽39' ⚽90'+6
9 Ali Al-Hamadi FWD 🔄59'
Substitutes
1 Fahad Talib GK
2 Rebin Sulaka DEF
6 Manaf Younis DEF
7 Youssef Amyn FWD
10 Mohanad Ali FWD 🔄78'
11 Ahmed Qasem FWD 🔄73'
13 Ali Yousif FWD
14 Zidane Iqbal MID 🔄59'
15 Ahmed Hasan DEF
19 Kevin Yakob MID
20 Aimar Sher MID
21 Marko Farji FWD 🔄59'
22 Ahmed Basil Fadhil GK
25 Mustafa Saadoon DEF 🔄73'
26 Frans Dhia Putros DEF
Group I standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1
France
3 3 0 0 +8 9
2
Norway
3 2 0 1 +1 6
3
Senegal
3 1 0 2 +2 3
4
Iraq
3 0 0 3 -11 0
All statistics
61%Ball possession39%
12Total shots11
5Shots on target1
11Shots inside box8
1Shots outside box3
536Passes333
476Successful passes271
89%Pass accuracy81%
89Attacks79
39Dangerous attacks27
5Corners2
5Big chances created1
42Long passes53
18Successful long passes22
17Total crosses13
7Accurate crosses6
16Tackles19
3Interceptions5
0Saves2
13Fouls12
0Yellow cards1
5Substitutions5
18Dribble attempts21
5Successful dribbles10
Top stats
61% Ball possession 39%
12 Total shots 11
5 Shots on target 1
11 Shots inside box 8
1 Shots outside box 3
536 Passes 333
476 Successful passes 271
89% Pass accuracy 81%
89 Attacks 79
39 Dangerous attacks 27
5 Corners 2
5 Big chances created 1
42 Long passes 53
18 Successful long passes 22
17 Total crosses 13
7 Accurate crosses 6
16 Tackles 19
3 Interceptions 5
0 Saves 2
13 Fouls 12
0 Yellow cards 1
5 Substitutions 5
18 Dribble attempts 21
5 Successful dribbles 10
12 Shots 11
61% Possession 39%
0 Offsides 1
Detailed statistics
Attacking
11 Shots inside box 8
1 Shots outside box 3
3 Shots blocked 2
8 Shots off target 10
10 Goal attempts 9
5 Corners 2
Passing & Crosses
536 Passes 333
476 Successful Passes 271
89% Pass accuracy 81%
42 Long passes 53
18 Successful long passes 22
43% Long pass accuracy 42%
17 Total crosses 13
7 Accurate crosses 6
22 Throw-ins 14
9 Goal kicks 10
13 Free kicks 13
Defending
0 Saves 2
16 Tackles 19
3 Interceptions 5
0 Offsides 1
75 Ball safe 65
Discipline & Dribbles
13 Fouls 12
0 Yellow cards 1
0 Injuries 2
18 Dribble attempts 21
5 Successful dribbles 10
28% Dribble success % 48%
5 Substitutions 5
Complete team comparison
NorwayStatIraq
7
Accurate crosses
6
2
Assists
1
89
Attacks
79
61%
Ball possession
39%
75
Ball safe
65
5
Big chances created
1
2
Big Chances Missed
1
5
Corners
2
39
Dangerous attacks
27
18
Dribble attempts
21
48
Duels Won
52
13
Fouls
12
13
Free kicks
13
10
Goal attempts
9
9
Goal kicks
10
4
Goals
1
0
Injuries
2
3
Interceptions
5
10
Key Passes
8
42
Long passes
53
0
Offsides
1
536
Passes
333
0
Saves
2
3
Shots blocked
2
11
Shots inside box
8
8
Shots off target
10
5
Shots on target
1
1
Shots outside box
3
12
Total shots
11
5
Substitutions
5
5
Successful dribbles
10
28%
Dribble success
48%
17
Successful Headers
10
18
Successful long passes
22
43%
Long pass accuracy
42%
476
Successful passes
271
89%
Pass accuracy
81%
16
Tackles
19
22
Throw-ins
14
17
Total crosses
13
0
Yellow cards
1
All-time record
1
Wins
0
Draws
0
Wins
Jun 16, 2026
Iraq 1 – 4 Norway
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