The Iraq national football team is preparing to face Norway in the World Cup with coach Graham Arnold. Arnold said that the team must believe in themselves and play with courage. He added that qualifying for the finals is not enough and that they want more. Iraq will open its campaign in the World Cup against Norway in Boston as part of the ninth group of death, which also includes France and Senegal. Iraq had defeated Bolivia 2-1 in a playoff in March to qualify for the World Cup. Arnold said that the players have played many games under great pressure and that they must be enthusiastic and ready to confront individual confrontations. He added that Erling Haaland is an exceptional striker and that they must put in place a plan to limit his danger. Iraq is preparing to face Norway in their first World Cup match in 40 years. Arnold must put in place a plan to win against Norway, Senegal, and France to qualify for the next round. Arnold emphasized that the team has everything to gain and that they must believe in themselves and play with courage.