What happened?

The Iraq national football team lost their first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Norway with a score of 4-1, and then lost their second match to France with a score of 3-0 on June 22, 2026.

Why is this important?

This is a significant loss for the Iraq national football team, who had hoped to achieve positive results in the tournament.

What comes next?

The Iraq national football team will face Senegal in their next match on June 26, 2026, in a crucial game that will determine the team's fate in the tournament.

MatchDateScore
Iraq vs Norway2026-06-181-4
Iraq vs France2026-06-220-3
Iraq vs Senegal2026-06-26-

How will it affect the team's performance?

The team's performance in the upcoming match against Senegal will affect their fate in the tournament, and this match will be crucial in determining whether the team will advance to the next round or not.

What did the coach say?

Graham Arnold, the coach of the Iraq national football team, said that the team needs to improve their performance in the next match, and that they will work hard to achieve that.