Group Stage - 1
Iraq
1–4
Full Time
Norway
Gillette Stadium · Boston· Ref: Pierre Ghislain Atcho, Gabon
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
21%
Iraq
8%
Draw
71%
Norway
Model confidence:medium
Model Inputs
- Iraq: 0pts, 1 played
- Norway: 3pts, 1 played
- Iraq form: L
- Norway form: W
- H2H: 1 historical matches
Match Statistics
IraqNorway
0.80Expected Goals (xG)2.52
39%Possession61%
11 (1)Shots (on target)12 (5)
334 (81%)Passes (accuracy)537 (89%)
2Corners5
12Fouls13
1Yellow Cards0
2Saves0
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJun 17
Norway 4–1 Iraq: Dominance Backed by Data in Boston
Norway's 4–1 victory over Iraq was underpinned by xG superiority (2.53–0.77). Post-match analysis of World Cup 2026 Group Stage opener from Gillette Stadium.
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Pre-MatchJun 14
Iraq vs Norway: Group Stage Opening in Boston
Iraq and Norway face off in their World Cup 2026 group opener at Gillette Stadium. Analysis of tactics, form, and venue factors in this balanced encounter.
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