Norway kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign against Iraq on Tuesday, with Erling Haaland making his tournament debut. Here is everything you need to know about the Group I opener.
Kick-off time and location
The match between Iraq and Norway is scheduled for Tuesday at 11pm UK time. The fixture will take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA.
UK TV channel and live stream
BBC One will broadcast the match live, with studio coverage starting at 10:30pm. Viewers can stream the game via BBC iPlayer on mobile devices, tablets, and smart TVs, or through the BBC Sport website.
How to watch in the US
Fox Sports will provide English-language coverage nationwide, while Telemundo will carry Spanish-language commentary.
UK radio coverage
Live radio commentary will be available on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live, with pre-match programming from 10pm.
Team news
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has a fully fit squad, with Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard expected to start. Iraq also have a clean bill of health.
Head-to-head record
This will be the first-ever competitive or friendly fixture between Iraq and Norway at any level.
