Iraq will take on Norway in the second Group I match of the World Cup 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. Though neither time is likely to win the tournament, Norway enter the match as favorites, with fans and neutrals alike excited to see how Man City superstar Erling Haaland fares in his first-ever World Cup match.
With Haaland joined by Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, RB Leipzig star Antonio Nusa, and Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth, the Norwegians will look to replicate the form they showed in qualifying, where they won all eight matches, scored 37 goals and conceded just five. Their last World Cup appearance came in 1998, when they reached the Round of 16.
Iraq, on the other hand, are ranked 26 places below Norway in the world rankings. Following the sacking of Jesus Casas after the defeat to Palestine in March 2025, Australian coach Graham Arnold has done well to guide the team to just their second World Cup and their first since 1986.
And their recent performances, particularly a recent draw against Spain in one of the warm-ups, should give the Lions of Mesopotamia belief that they can spring a surprise or two and claim their first-ever points in a World Cup.
So, read on as we show you exactly how to watch Iraq vs Norway for free from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch Iraq vs Norway for free
Iraq vs Norway is available to watch for free in multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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Use a VPN to watch Iraq vs Norway live streams
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in the US
US viewers can watch Iraq vs Norway on Fox.
Cord-cutters can access Fox through live TV services like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (select markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch Iraq vs Norway on Fox One (3-day free trial).
If you are looking for a stream in Spanish you can watch on Telemundo which is available via Peacock.
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream Iraq vs Norway for free on BBC iPlayer. Live coverage is also available on the BBC One TV channel.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (e.g. SE1 7PB).
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in Australia
Iraq vs Norway will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch Iraq vs Norway in Canada
In Canada, TSN will be broadcasting Iraq vs Norway.
You can live stream via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
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Iraq vs Norway: Match Information
What time does Iraq vs Norway start?
Iraq vs Norway kicks-off at 6pm ET / 11pm BST on Tuesday, June 16. That’s 8am AEST on Wednesday, June 17.
What are the squads for Iraq vs Norway?
Iraq
Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Al-Talaba), Jalal Hassan (Al-Zawraa), Ahmed Basil (Al-Shorta)
Defenders: Rebin Sulaka (Port), Hussein Ali (Pogon Szczecin), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor), Akam Hashim (Al-Zawraa), Manaf Younis (Al-Shorta), Ahmed Yahya (Al-Shorta), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plzen), Mustafa Saadoon (Al-Shorta), Frans Putros (Persib)
Midfielders: Youssef Amyn (AEK Larnaca), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Dhafra), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht), Amir Al-Ammari (Cracovia), Ali Jasim (Al-Naima), Kevin Yakob (AGF), Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg), Marko Farji (Venezia), Zaid Ismail (Al-Talaba)
Forwards: Ali Al-Hamadi (Ipswich Town), Mohanad Ali (Dibba), Ali Yousif (Al-Talaba), Aymen Hussein (Al-Karma)
Norway
Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV)
Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Leo Ostigard (Genoa), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Moller Wolfe (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Fredrik Andre Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking)
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers)
Forwards: Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace)
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Position |
Team |
GD |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
France |
0 |
0 |
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2 |
Senegal |
0 |
0 |
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3 |
Iraq |
0 |
0 |
|
4 |
Norway |
0 |
0 |
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