Erling Haaland will aim to lead Norway to a winning start at the World Cup 2026 as they take on Iraq on Tuesday. Here is everything you need to know about the match.
Kick-off time
The Group I opening encounter between Iraq and Norway is scheduled for Tuesday. For football fans in the United Kingdom, the match will start at 11pm.
Location
The match will be hosted at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. This venue will provide a fitting backdrop as both nations look to kickstart their tournament campaigns with a victory.
UK TV channel
World Cup broadcasting rights in the UK are shared between BBC and ITV. Studio coverage for this late-night fixture starts at 10:30pm on BBC One.
Live stream information
Digital viewers can stream the full match live through the official BBC iPlayer on mobile devices, tablets, and smart televisions. Alternatively, you can access the stream online via the official BBC Sport website.
How to watch in the US
Fans in the United States have two major television options. English-language coverage will be broadcast live on Fox Sports, while Spanish-language coverage is provided by Telemundo.
UK radio coverage
If you cannot watch the match, you can follow it on British radio. Comprehensive national radio commentary will be provided by talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live, with pre-match programming starting at 10pm.
Team news
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has a fully fit squad to choose from, meaning superstar forward Erling Haaland and playmaker Martin Odegaard are expected to start. Iraq also have a completely clean bill of health with no players ruled out or listed as doubtful.
Head-to-head record
This World Cup group stage fixture represents a historic occasion for both nations. Remarkably, this will be the first-ever competitive or friendly match between Iraq and Norway at any footballing level.
