Iraq 1-4 Norway in World Cup, with goals, key moments and the main match details.

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Match Snapshot

Iraq vs Norway finished 1-4 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.

Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.

CompetitionWorld Cup
Datemercredi 17 juin 2026
Kickoff00:00
VenueGillette Stadium
RefereePierre Ghislain Atcho, Gabon
RoundGroup Stage - 1
Season2026

Form And Context

Iraq come into this fixture after 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Norway arrive with 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats over the same span.

In World Cup, Iraq start this round in position 4 with 0 points, while Norway sit in position 2 with 6 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.

Key Moments

  • 29' E. Haaland (Norway) - Normal Goal
  • 39' A. Hussein (Iraq) - Normal Goal
  • 43' E. Haaland (Norway) - Normal Goal
  • 59' Z. Ismaeel (Iraq) - Substitution 1
  • 59' A. Al Hamadi (Iraq) - Substitution 2
  • 73' A. Jasim (Iraq) - Substitution 3
  • 73' H. Ali (Iraq) - Substitution 4
  • 73' A. Sorloth (Norway) - Substitution 1
  • 73' D. Wolfe (Norway) - Substitution 2
  • 73' F. Aursnes (Norway) - Substitution 3
  • 73' A. Nusa (Norway) - Substitution 4
  • 76' L. Ostigard (Norway) - Normal Goal

Goals And Turning Points

  • Norway: E. Haaland 29'
  • Iraq: A. Hussein 39'
  • Norway: E. Haaland 43'
  • Norway: L. Ostigard 76'
  • Norway: A. Hussein 90' (own goal)

Discipline

Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 1 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match.

Lineup Management

The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as Z. Ismaeel, A. Al Hamadi, A. Jasim, H. Ali, A. Sorloth, D. Wolfe showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.

The Numbers Behind The Match

StatIraqNorway
Shots on Goal15
Shots off Goal84
Total Shots1112
Blocked Shots23
Shots insidebox811
Shots outsidebox31
Fouls1213
Corner Kicks25

Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 1-5, Shots off Goal: 8-4, Total Shots: 11-12, Blocked Shots: 2-3.

What The Result Means

Result: Iraq 1-4 Norway. Norway leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.

In standings terms, Iraq sit in position 4 with 0 points, while Norway hold position 2 with 6 points.

Conclusion

Iraq 1-4 Norway is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.

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