Norway’s national football team will begin their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against Iraq, with both Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard starting in the lineup. The match marks the first appearance in the qualifying stage for Norway, placed in Group I. Both Haaland and Odegaard, prominent players in the English Premier League, are key figures for the Norwegian squad. The game is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 AM local time. This fixture represents an important start to Norway’s bid to secure a place in the expanded 48-team World Cup tournament. Fans are anticipating a strong performance from the team, led by its star players.