Iraq vs Norway

Norway boast far superior firepower with Haaland, Sorloth and Odegaard against a debutant Iraq side that scraped in via the intercontinental playoff; expect Norway to control and win comfortably.

Norway will be heavily boosted by the fitness of key players Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland, whose attacking prowess should be too much for Iraq to handle in Norway's return to the World Cup.

Norway enters the match as heavy favorites with a potent attack spearheaded by Erling Haaland, which should prove too difficult for Iraq's defense to contain.

Norway report no major absences, with both Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard declared fit after recent concerns. Iraq should be competitive and organized, but Norway's elite attacking quality makes the away win the stronger call.

Norway's better organization and individual quality should prevail against Iraq in a low-scoring affair on Matchday 1.

Norway cruised through UEFA qualifying with a perfect 8-0-0 record, scoring 37 goals and conceding just 5. Haaland (55 goals in 50 caps) and Ødegaard are both fully fit and making their long-awaited major tournament debuts. Iraq, at their first World Cup since 1986, will struggle to contain Norway's firepower despite Graham Arnold's organisation.

Norway's flawless qualifying (24/24 pts, 37 goals) and a fully fit Haaland-Odegaard axis should prove far too strong for an Iraq side making only their second World Cup appearance, with the Lions of Mesopotamia lacking the quality to trouble Solbakken's well-organized side.

Norway were perfect in qualifying with 37 goals in 8 matches, and both Haaland and Odegaard are confirmed fit and sharp. Iraq lost their final warm-up 2-0 to Venezuela and have suffered a tournament-ending injury to left-back Ahmed Yahya — Norway's quality should prove far too strong.

Norway's squad, featuring Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, is significantly stronger on paper and in form compared to Iraq. Despite Iraq's resilience, Norway's attacking prowess and Ødegaard's leadership should secure a comfortable win.

Norway possesses superior individual quality in attack compared to Iraq. Iraq's expected tactical approach of damage limitation suggests they will struggle to contain Norway's offensive threats.

Norway arrive with a perfect qualifying record and world-class firepower in Haaland and Odegaard against an Iraq defense that has leaked goals against non-Asian opposition and is making only its second World Cup appearance.

Norway boast far superior firepower with Haaland, Sorloth and Odegaard against a debutant Iraq side that scraped in via the intercontinental playoff; expect Norway to control and win comfortably.

Norway will be heavily boosted by the fitness of key players Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland, whose attacking prowess should be too much for Iraq to handle in Norway's return to the World Cup.

Norway enters the match as heavy favorites with a potent attack spearheaded by Erling Haaland, which should prove too difficult for Iraq's defense to contain.

Norway report no major absences, with both Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard declared fit after recent concerns. Iraq should be competitive and organized, but Norway's elite attacking quality makes the away win the stronger call.

Norway's better organization and individual quality should prevail against Iraq in a low-scoring affair on Matchday 1.

Norway cruised through UEFA qualifying with a perfect 8-0-0 record, scoring 37 goals and conceding just 5. Haaland (55 goals in 50 caps) and Ødegaard are both fully fit and making their long-awaited major tournament debuts. Iraq, at their first World Cup since 1986, will struggle to contain Norway's firepower despite Graham Arnold's organisation.

Norway's flawless qualifying (24/24 pts, 37 goals) and a fully fit Haaland-Odegaard axis should prove far too strong for an Iraq side making only their second World Cup appearance, with the Lions of Mesopotamia lacking the quality to trouble Solbakken's well-organized side.

Norway were perfect in qualifying with 37 goals in 8 matches, and both Haaland and Odegaard are confirmed fit and sharp. Iraq lost their final warm-up 2-0 to Venezuela and have suffered a tournament-ending injury to left-back Ahmed Yahya — Norway's quality should prove far too strong.

Norway's squad, featuring Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, is significantly stronger on paper and in form compared to Iraq. Despite Iraq's resilience, Norway's attacking prowess and Ødegaard's leadership should secure a comfortable win.

Norway possesses superior individual quality in attack compared to Iraq. Iraq's expected tactical approach of damage limitation suggests they will struggle to contain Norway's offensive threats.

Norway arrive with a perfect qualifying record and world-class firepower in Haaland and Odegaard against an Iraq defense that has leaked goals against non-Asian opposition and is making only its second World Cup appearance.