Iraq vs Norway — Predicted Lineups & Prediction
Iraq 1 - 4 Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group I · Matchday 1). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-3-3 vs 4-4-2), key players including Ali Al-Hamadi and Ahmed Qasim and Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.
Iraq vs Norway Predicted Starting XI & Lineups
Predicted XIs based on current form and squad news. This page refreshes automatically when official lineups drop (~1 hour before kick-off).
Iraq vs Norway Prediction
Norway edge in as slight favourites against Iraq, but the margins are fine. Norway's biggest threat runs through Alexander Sørloth and Erling Haaland, while Iraq will pin their hopes on Ali Al-Hamadi and Ahmed Qasim. Points here could prove decisive in Group I · Matchday 1. The match is staged at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.
Tactical matchup
Iraq line up in a 4-3-3, Norway in a 4-4-2. Norway should control the ball and probe for openings, while Iraq are likely to defend deeper and look to spring Ali Al-Hamadi and Ahmed Qasim on the counter. Whether Patrick Berg and Sander Berge can dictate tempo will shape how open the game becomes. Set pieces and the opening goal often tilt tight group games like this.
Key players to watch
- Iraq: Ali Al-Hamadi, Ahmed Qasim, Ali Jasim — 4-3-3 formation
- Norway: Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Patrick Berg — 4-4-2 formation
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