Erling Haaland Leads Norway's World Cup Campaign Against Iraq
Erling Haaland next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Norway face Iraq
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Norway returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, with Erling Haaland making his debut. The team will face Iraq on June 16, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Haaland's impressive qualification performance included 16 goals, making him a key player for Norway's hopes in the tournament.
- 01Erling Haaland scored 16 goals during UEFA World Cup qualification, making him the top scorer in his group.
- 02Norway's first match at the World Cup 2026 is against Iraq on June 16, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET.
- 03Norway's group also includes Senegal and France, with matches scheduled at Gillette Stadium and MetLife Stadium.
- 04The winner of Group I will face a third-place team from another group in the knockout stage.
- 05The tournament will be broadcasted live on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming options available on fubo and Peacock.
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Norway is set to make its World Cup return after 28 years, with Erling Haaland, the Manchester City star, at the forefront of their campaign. The team, led by coach Stale Solbakken and captain Martin Odegaard, will kick off their tournament against Iraq on June 16, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Haaland's remarkable qualification run, where he netted 16 goals, has raised expectations among fans eager for success after nearly three decades of absence from the World Cup. Following the Iraq match, Norway will face Senegal on June 22 and conclude the group stage against France on June 26. The tournament's structure allows the Group I winner to advance to the knockout stage, facing a third-place team from another group. All matches will be televised by FOX and Telemundo, with streaming options available for viewers. Norway's fans are hopeful that Haaland's scoring prowess will lead them to a successful World Cup campaign.
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Norway's participation in the World Cup can boost national pride and interest in football, potentially increasing viewership and support for the sport in the country.
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