Match PreviewPreview: Iraq vs Norway
Two long waits end: Iraq’s first World Cup in decades against Norway’s feared attack.
Iraq against Norway is a meeting of two sides ending long waits. Iraq, the Lions of Mesopotamia, are back at a World Cup for the first time in four decades.
Norway arrive with one of the most feared attacks in world football — Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard finally on the global stage after years of near-misses.
Norway's firepower makes them favourites, but Iraq will defend with passion and chase the moment that has eluded their football for a generation. Kick-off is 01:00 in Kenya time. Back your team and call the score on the match page.
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