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, with 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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