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Iraq vs Norway Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
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Match Date | Tuesday 16 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 23:00 UK time |
Venue | Boston Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Iraq and Norway have been confirmed ahead of kickoff at Boston Stadium.
Iraq Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Jalal Hassan, Merchas Doski, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Hussein Ali, Ali Jasim, Ibrahim Bayesh, Amir Al Ammari, Zaid Ismael, Ali Al Hamadi, Aymen Hussein
Substitutes: Ahmed Basil, Rebin Sulaka, Frans Putros, Youssef Amyn, Ahmed Maknzi, Marko Farji, Mustafa Saadoon, Mohanad Ali, Fahad Talib, Ali Yousif, Ahmed Qasem, Zidane Iqbal, Kevin Yakob, Munaf Younus, Aimar Sher
Norway Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Ørjan Nyland, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson, Martin Ødegaard, Fredrik Aursnes, Sander Berge, Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland
Substitutes: Andreas Schjelderup, Sander Tangvik, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Egil Selvik, Thelo Aasgaard, Henrik Falchener, Morten Thorsby, Jens Petter Hauge, Leo Østigård, Marcus Pedersen, Fredrik Bjørkan, Patrick Berg, Oscar Bobb, Sondre Langås, Kristian Thorstvedt
Iraq vs Norway Immediate Reaction
Iraq
Iraq will shape up in a 4-4-2 formation with Jalal Hassan starting in goal. The defensive block features Merchas Doski, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, and Hussein Ali. In midfield, Ali Jasim and Ibrahim Bayesh will flank the central pairing of Amir Al Ammari and Zaid Ismael, while the attack is led by Ali Al Hamadi and Aymen Hussein.
Norway
Norway have selected a 4-3-3 formation with Ørjan Nyland in goal. The defensive line is composed of Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Kristoffer Ajer, and Julian Ryerson. Martin Ødegaard, Fredrik Aursnes, and Sander Berge comprise the midfield group, supporting an attacking frontline of Antonio Nusa, Alexander Sørloth, and Erling Haaland.
Iraq vs Norway Reactive Bet Builder
Our suggested Bet Builder for this clash focuses on a dominant display from the visitors. First, we back Norway to win the match outright. We are also backing star striker Erling Haaland to score at any time during the match. Finally, we are selecting Norway to score over 3.5 total goals, expecting their star-studded attack to cause plenty of problems for the opposition defense.
Iraq vs Norway Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the confirmation of the lineups, Norway enter this World Cup fixture as the clear favorites. Led by the world-class talent of Erling Haaland upfront and Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings in midfield, the visitors possess too much quality for Iraq. While the hosts will look to maintain a compact 4-4-2 block and capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities, Norway should have the control and creative spark needed to break them down and secure a comfortable victory.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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