WC26 Matchday
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Iraq
Graham Arnold · FIFA #57 · 72 rating
Best · Group stage
Group Stage
AI prediction 1 – 2
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Gillette Stadium · Boston · 64k
2026-06-16
NOR
Norway
Ståle Solbakken · FIFA #31 · 76 rating
Best · Round of 16

Projected XIs 4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1

IraqNorway
Iraq 1–2 Norway
Expected goals 1 – 2.2 · projected scoreline

Norway's attack (rated 89) has a clear edge over Iraq's defence (73), so the model makes them 65% favourites, in a game that should stay competitive. Projected 1–2.

16%
19%
65%
Iraq win Draw Norway win
Norway favoured · clear rating edge. AI model — each attack vs the other’s defence (squad ratings, club & international goals, assists, goalkeeping), Poisson scoreline.