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Next Game: France vs. Iraq - Monday, June 22 at 10pm in World Cup
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Iraq vs. Norway: How far can Erling Haaland take his country after Man City striker's brace in World Cup 2026 Group I opener
After Erling Haaland scored twice against Iraq during Norway's Group I opener, Sports Mole considers the Man City striker's potential impact at World Cup 2026.Jun 17, 02:58
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Norway 4-1 Iraq player ratings: Haaland sensation leads World Cup opener but Ajer's nightmare night a concern
Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener, but it was not all plain sailing — defensive issues were evident for the Group I leaders and a centre-back endured a particularly uncomfortable evening.Jun 17, 01:35
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Norway 4-1 Iraq: Haaland marks World Cup debut with brace as Vikings' right-flank weakness exposed in Group I opener
Norway top Group I following a comfortable 4-1 win over Iraq, but the match exposed a right-flank defensive vulnerability that top teams in the knockout rounds are sure to target.Jun 17, 01:24
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Tuesday's World Cup predictions and previews including France vs. Senegal
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Tuesday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including France against Senegal.Jun 16, 00:05
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Team News: Iraq vs. Norway injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the World Cup 2026 Group I clash between Iraq and Norway.Jun 15, 23:00
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Iraq vs. Norway: Erling Haaland is out to prove “freak” Zlatan Ibrahimovic wrong at 2026 World Cup
Erling Haaland is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in world football, but he is yet to reach the same level as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to the brash Swedish star himself.Jun 15, 22:30
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Iraq vs. Norway: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Erling Haaland's World Cup 2026 opener
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Iraq vs. Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026, including TV and streaming options.Jun 15, 21:01
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Iraq lineup vs. Norway: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group I match amid goalkeeping dilemma
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Iraq could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 Group I match against Norway.Jun 14, 21:29
Norway lineup vs. Iraq: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group I game as Erling Haaland support options considered
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Norway could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 Group I match against Iraq.Jun 14, 21:22
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Preview:Iraq vs Norway - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between Iraq and Norway, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 14, 21:20
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World Cup 2026 Group I preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group I of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for France, Iraq, Norway and the Senegal.Jun 6, 16:30
Thursday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including France vs. Ivory Coast
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Thursday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including France versus Ivory Coast.Jun 4, 00:00
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Spain lineup vs. Iraq: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup warm-up fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up for Thursday’s friendly against Iraq ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Jun 2, 17:35
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Preview:Spain vs Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's International Friendlies clash between Spain and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 2, 17:30
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Preview:Iraq vs Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FIFA World Cup qualifying intercontinental play-off final between Iraq and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 22:45
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Preview:Iraq vs United Arab Emirates - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and United Arab Emirates, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 16, 22:15
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Preview:Saudi Arabia vs Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 12, 22:18
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Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates push to qualify for the 2026 World Cup: AFC standings, upcoming fixtures, story so far
As AFC 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes, Sports Mole takes a look at the story so far in Asia.Oct 12, 18:25
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Preview:Jordan vs Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Jordan and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 23:01
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Preview:Iraq vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 3, 22:59
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