Iraq vs Norway World Cup Debut

Iraq makes a historic World Cup return after four decades, facing Norway in their opening match — a clash of underdogs and giants. With Nashville SC’s Ahmed Qasem proudly representing his mother’s homeland, Iraq brings heart and grit against Norway, who stormed back into the tournament with a flawless group stage and stars like Haaland and Ødegaard. Ranked 57th vs. 31st, this isn’t just about pride — it’s about survival in a brutal group with France and Senegal looming. As the expanded 48-team tournament unfolds across North America, every match counts — and this one could set the tone for both nations’ World Cup journeys. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc72070b0534cf2e