Iraq national football team returns to World Cup after 40-year absence, faces Norway in Group Stage on June 17, 2026, broadcast on beIN SPORTS MAX. The team relies heavily on the experience of striker Aymen Hussein, who is the backbone of the attacking system. In contrast, the Norwegian team relies on star player Erling Haaland, one of the most dangerous strikers in world football. This match will be crucial for Iraq's World Cup campaign.