Iraq national football team suffered a heavy loss against Norway in their first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In this match, which took place in Boston, Ayman Hussein scored the only goal for Iraq in the 39th minute. The Iraqi team fought bravely, but ultimately lost to Norway. This is the first appearance of the Iraqi team in the World Cup since 1986. In the second round, Iraq will face France in Philadelphia. This match is a big challenge for the Iraqi team, which needs to improve its performance in this World Cup. In this match, the Iraqi team will need to identify its strengths and weaknesses and work on improving its performance in future matches. This World Cup is a great opportunity for the Iraqi team to achieve success and progress in the world of football.