Norway predicted lineup vs Iraq for FIFA World Cup 2026
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Norway will make their first appearance at the World Cup since 1998.
Norway’s journey over the Atlantic may have been difficult in previous years because they shared a qualification group with Italy. But this time, the Scandinavians’ perfect campaign saw them secure all 24 points available.
Boss Stale Solbakken’s squad dominated their qualifying group, scoring 37 goals and conceding just five. They topped their group with an overwhelming performance in every qualifier.
Landslaget has had mixed results in the four friendlies played after the completion of the qualifying, losing 2-1 to the Netherlands, drawing with Morocco and Switzerland, and winning 3-1 against Sweden.
The Norwegians’ previous World Cup finals appearance was in 1998 in France. There, they got out of their group but were eliminated in the round of 16 after a 1-0 loss to Italy.
Tuesday will be Norway and Iraq’s first meeting. It is tough to predict how they will fare against each other.
Norway team news vs Iraq
Landslaget will be headed by talismanic striker Erling Haaland. But he will not be their sole weapon in the final third on Tuesday. The Manchester City striker might start alongside Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sorloth.
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard will captain his national team, which will also include Sander Berge and Fredrik Aursnes.
Solbakken’s lineup is slated to have a four-man defence. Veteran Kristoffer Ajer is likely to start at centre back alongside Torbjorn Heggem.
Norway’s predicted lineup vs Iraq
Norway predicted lineup (4-4-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Odegaard, Berge, Aursnes; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa
Where will the game be played?
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States.
What time will the game start?
At 3:30 am IST, 17 June.
Will Erling Haaland play?
Yes.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.