Norway took the lead first after the opening exchanges. In the 29th minute, E. Haaland finished a move set up by D. Wolfe to make it 1-0. Iraq answered in the 39th minute through A. Hussein, with the assist credited to A. Al Ammari, bringing the score level at 1-1.
Before halftime, Norway moved back in front. Haaland scored his second of the match in the 43rd minute, and the goal came without an assist, sending Norway into the break with a 2-1 advantage.
In the second half, Norway stretched the margin to 3-1 in the 76th minute when L. Ostigard scored from an assist by M. Odegaard. At 86 minutes, Iraq’s Z. Tahseen received a yellow card. Deep into stoppage time at 90+6, A. Hussein turned the ball into his own net, with the goal counted for Norway, and the match ended 4-1 in Norway’s favor.
On the stat sheet, Iraq finished with 39% possession to Norway’s 61%. Expected goals were 0.77 for Iraq and 2.53 for Norway. Iraq had 11 shots and Norway 12, with shots on target at 1 for Iraq and 5 for Norway. Passing accuracy was 81% for Iraq and 89% for Norway, while corners were 2 to 5, offsides 1 to 0, saves 2 to 0, and fouls 11 to 13.
Looking ahead, Iraq’s next match is listed for 2026-06-22 away to France in Group Stage - 2. Iraq are currently 4th in Group I with 1 match played, 0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, 0 points, and a goal difference of -3. Norway’s next match is scheduled for 2026-06-23 at home against Senegal in Group Stage - 2. Norway are currently top of Group I with 1 match played, 1 win, 0 draws, 0 losses, 3 points, and a goal difference of +3, and are presently in the official qualification zone for the Round of 32.
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