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Iraq vs. Norway—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Just 26 places separates the two countries in FIFA’s world rankings—but you wouldn’t know it based on the pre-tournament discourse.

Sports Illustrated

‘The best goalscorer in the world’: Erling Haaland primed for World Cup debut

Erling Haaland has been back to make an impact at the World Cup as Norway take on Iraq in their opening game

The Guardian - UK

A shared mourning ritual helped an American soldier and an Iraqi interpreter find common ground

I met Mohammad in 2004 in Baghdad when we were both in our early 20s. I was an American soldier, and he was a local interpreter for my platoon during our 1-year deployment. Mohammad’s job was dangerous because Iraqis who worked with the Americans were targeted by insurgent forces.

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The secret weapon Iraq can use as they finally live World Cup dream

The long journey and many difficulties the Iraq squad have overcome to reach World Cup 2026 make their appearance all the sweeter

The Independent UK

From Tennessee boarding schools to rural West Virginia: The unlikely homes of World Cup teams

Spain, which is among the favorites to win the tournament, has set up camp at a boarding school on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga

The Independent UK

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold: ‘We’re capable of doing something that will shock the world’

The Australian ‘football nut’ has had to contend with the US-Iran war, 50C heat and playoffs to get the country to their first World Cup in 40 years, he tells Sid Lowe

The Guardian - UK

Iraq vs Norway World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Iraq vs Norway clash at Gillette Stadium on June 16. Norway are -460 favorites after an 8-0-0 qualifying run with 37 goals. Can Iraq steal a point?

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Who is Dan Jarvis, the ‘steely-eyed messenger of death’ taking on the Ministry of Defence?

The former Parachute Regiment officer has been deployed to Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan

The Independent UK

Iraq World Cup Odds 2026: Long-Shot Picks and Value Bets

Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years. Priced at +100000 to win it all, the real value lies in stage-of-elimination markets.

Sports Lens

World Cup Group I Odds: France vs Norway Value Picks

France open as heavy favorites in World Cup Group I, but Norway's +295 odds may be the value bet worth targeting in 2026.

Sports Lens

13 Liverpool Transfer Targets to Watch at the 2026 World Cup

The Reds need reinforcements in defense, midfield and on the wings this summer.

Sports Illustrated

A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian football

The 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and romance. Diaspora plays a key role in building these teams. Indian origin players represent Qatar and Australia. India can learn from these successes, especially by tapping into its…

The Economic Times

Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off

As the FIFA World Cup gets underway on June 11, with Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among the Arab nations set to compete, soccer remains both a passion and a struggle for many Palestinians in the Israeli- occupied West Bank.

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in tournament warm-ups

Iraq faced a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their last World Cup warm-up match. Venezuela scored twice to secure the win. Iraq will now prepare for their World Cup finals return after 40 years. In another friendly, Saudi Arabia played a goalless draw with 10-man Senegal. Both teams are gearing…

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The Guardian - UK

Two sleeps from the World Cup and geopolitics are shining bright

In today’s Football Daily: World Cup week continues, ‘Card Master’ and farewell Divock Origi

International Business Times

Iraq Also Intensifying Work To Reroute Exports Away From Strait Of Hormuz As Blockade Continues

Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are both intensifying plans to expand pipelines and avoid depending on the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade of the key waterway resulting from the Iran war continues.

Euronews

World Cup border issues continue as Cannavaro questions Uzbekistan security frisk

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival.

The Guardian - UK

‘It was madness in Baghdad’: René Meulensteen on coaching Iraq and helping Ronaldo

Iraq’s No 2 discusses his recipe for a World Cup shock, the players’ singing and his time assisting Alex Ferguson at Manchester United

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AAP

Twenty-one killed, 20 injured in Iraq bus crash

Iraqi officials are working to identify the victims of a bus crash that killed 21 people.

The Guardian - US

Trump claims he ‘didn’t guarantee’ no US wars. Here’s what he’s actually said

US president for years has repeatedly suggested – and said outright – that he would not take the country to war

AAP

The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago

France 24

Middle East live: Israel vows to press military campaign in Lebanon despite Iran's warning of 'severe' response

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that the IDF will "continue to operate in Lebanon against the terrorist organisation Hezbollah", despite a warning from Iran that any such action would prompt the Islamic republic to take "severe" measures. Iran announced earlier Monday it was halting its operation against Israel…

The Economic Times

Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup

Iraq's World Cup preparations were disrupted as star striker Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival in the US. Team photographer Talal Salah faced an even longer delay and was denied entry. The incident occurred just days before Iraq's first World Cup appearance in four…

The Guardian - UK

Could this one man have been behind terrorist attacks on Jewish communities across Europe?

Legal papers, expert investigations and social media posts tell story of how a 32-year-old Iraqi appeared to run ‘proxy’ campaign

The Guardian - UK

Iraq World Cup 2026 team guide

Graham Arnold’s team have overcome adversity on and off the pitch, but may benefit from the pressure being off them in a tough group

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