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How to watch Iraq vs Norway with a VPN

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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

World Cup - Game Week 1

16 Jun 2026 - 18:00

Gillette Stadium

Today's game between Iraq and Norway will kick-off at 16 Jun 2026, 23:00.

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Iraq vs Norway today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

Confirmed team news & squads

Iraq vs Norway lineups

4-4-2

Iraq

IRQ

Formation

Norway

NOR

4-3-3

J. HassanM. DoskiH. AliZ. TahseenA. HashemI. BayeshZ. IsmaelA. Al-AmmariA. JasimA. Al HamadiA. HusseinO. NylandD. WolfeT. HeggemK. AjerJ. RyersonF. AursnesS. BergeM. OedegaardA. SoerlothE. HaalandA. Nusa

Norway

NOR

4-4-2

IRQNOR

Starting XI

• 12

  CJ. Hassan

  5.5
  1

  O. Nyland

  6.8
• 23

  M. Doski

  5.9
  5

  D. Wolfe

  L. Oestigard 73'

  7.4
• 3

  H. Ali

  M. Saadoun 73'

  5.8
  17

  T. Heggem

  6.8
• 4

  Z. Tahseen

  5.0
  3

  K. Ajer

  7.4
• 5

  A. Hashem

  5.5
  26

  J. Ryerson

  7.1
• 8

  I. Bayesh

  M. Ali 78'

  6.3
  14

  F. Aursnes

  K. Thorstvedt 73'

  7.0
• 24

  Z. Ismael

  Z. Iqbal 59'

  6.3
  8

  S. Berge

  7.0
• 16

  A. Al-Ammari

  6.5
  10

  CM. Oedegaard

  P. Berg 81'

  7.3
• 17

  A. Jasim

  A. Qasem 73'

  6.3
  7

  A. Soerloth

  O. Bobb 73'

  6.8
• 9

  A. Al Hamadi

  M. Farji 59'

  6.2
  9

  E. Haaland

  2

  8.6
• 18

  A. Hussein

  2

  6.7
  20

  A. Nusa

  A. Schjelderup 73'

  7.2

Substitutes

• 21

  M. Farji

  A. Al Hamadi 59'

  5.8
  24

  S. Langaas
• 10

  M. Ali

  I. Bayesh 78'

  5.7
  4

  L. Oestigard

  D. Wolfe 73'

  7.2
• 6

  M. Younis
  15

  F. Bjoerkan
• 1

  F. Talib
  11

  J. Larsen
• 26

  F. Putros
  12

  S. Tangvik
• 2

  R. Sulaka
  21

  A. Schjelderup

  A. Nusa 73'

  6.3
• 14

  Z. Iqbal

  Z. Ismael 59'

  5.7
  18

  K. Thorstvedt

  F. Aursnes 73'

  6.4
• 22

  A. Basil Fadhil
  2

  M. Thorsby
• 13

  A. Yousif
  13

  E. Selvik
• 25

  M. Saadoun

  H. Ali 73'

  5.7
  6

  P. Berg

  M. Oedegaard 81'

  6.3
• 7

  Y. Amyn
  22

  O. Bobb

  A. Soerloth 73'

  6.3
• 19

  K. Yakob
  25

  H. Falchener
• 11

  A. Qasem

  A. Jasim 73'

  5.8
  16

  M. Pedersen
• 15

  A. Maknzi
  23

  J. Hauge
• 20

  A. Sher
  19

  T. Aasgaard

Manager

• 
  G. Arnold

• 
  S. Solbakken

Iraq confirmed starting XI: Jalal Hassan (captain); Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Saad Natiq, Merchas Doski; Ali Jasim, Amir Al-Ammari, Osama Rashid, Ibrahim Bayesh; Aymen Hussein, Mohanad Ali. Coach: Graham Arnold.

Norway confirmed starting XI: Ørjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe; Martin Ødegaard (captain), Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes; Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa. Coach: Ståle Solbakken.

Form

IRQ - Form

AllHome

L1-0

W2-1

W1-0

D1-1

L0-2

Goal Scored (Conceded)

4/5

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

2/5

NOR - Form

AllAway

W1-4

L2-1

D0-0

W3-1

D1-1

Goal Scored (Conceded)

9/5

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Iraq head into the tournament with a mixed run of results across their last five matches. They recorded two wins, one draw, and two defeats, scoring five goals and conceding four. Their most recent outing ended in a 0-2 loss to Venezuela in a friendly on June 10, while a 1-1 draw with Spain on June 4 showed they can hold their own against higher-ranked opposition. A 1-0 win over Andorra and a 2-1 victory against Bolivia in World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation play-off action earlier in the year rounded out a competitive preparation period.

Norway's last five matches produced two wins, two draws, and one defeat. They scored six goals and conceded three across that run. The most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 7, while a 3-1 win over Sweden on June 1 was the standout performance. Norway also drew 0-0 with Switzerland in March and beat Italy 4-1 in UEFA World Cup qualifying back in November 2025, a result that underlined the quality Solbakken's side can produce.

Head-to-Head Record

No head-to-head data between Iraq and Norway is available from the provided dataset. This will be updated if records become available closer to kick-off.

Standings

Grp. I

Form

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FranceFRA	3	3	0	0	10	2	+8	9	W W W
2	NorwayNOR	3	2	0	1	8	7	+1	6	L W W
3	SenegalSEN	3	1	0	2	8	6	+2	3	W L L
4	IraqIRQ	3	0	0	3	1	12	-11	0	L L L

Qualification to next stage

Possible Qualification to next stage

In Group I, Iraq currently sit second while Norway are third.

Confirmed kits

Iraq will wear all-white outfield kits, with their goalkeeper in all-yellow.

Norway will wear its home shirt, which is red with a navy blue cross design, reflecting the country's national flag, plus red shorts and socks. The team’s goalkeeper will wear a light blue kit.

The match officials will wear light green.

Weather

It will be sunny with a gentle breeze from the east-south-east at Gillette Stadium. The temperature will be 24°C (75°F) at kick-off, falling to 22°C (72°F) by full-time. Humidity will be 40% at the start of the match, rising to 50% by full-time, and there is no chance of rain.