Iraq and Norway are set to face off in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on FOX. Norway is making only its fourth World Cup appearance ever and its first of this century. They did not qualify for the past six tournaments, dating back to their last appearance in 1998. Norway cruised through European qualifying with little stress, winning all eight of their group-stage matches, including two victories over traditional powerhouse Italy. Despite that dominance, they were placed in Pot 3 for the draw, positioning...
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