Iraq vs. Norway (live updates): Boston Stadium hosts 2nd 2026 FIFA World Cup match today

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — World Cup fans are gearing up for another night of excitement at Boston Stadium in Foxborough on Tuesday, after the Scotland-Haiti match created an electric atmosphere on Saturday.

Iraq and Norway face off in a Group I matchup at 6 p.m., and tickets for the game are already sold out on FIFA’s website. If you don’t have a ticket, you can still catch all the action live on Boston 25/FOX.

Norway heads into its first World Cup in 28 years, while Iraq last appeared in the tournament 40 years ago, in 1986.

And if the energy in Boston is any sign, Iraq will have plenty of support. Large crowds of Iraqi fans packed Downtown Crossing ahead of the match on Monday, waving flags, chanting, and marching through the streets to show pride for their team

The Norway fan routine typically sees lines of supporters, wearing Viking helmets and the team’s red-and-blue jerseys, rowing in unison, forward and backward, to the steady beat of a drum.

Norway’s roster features several stars, including Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Martin Odegaard of Arsenal. Iraq is led by veteran striker Aymen Hussein of Al-Karma and midfielder Al-Ammari of Ipswich Town.

Follow our live updates leading up to, during, and after the match:

8:19 p.m.

Boston 25 Sports Anchor Butch Stearns and Boston 25 Soccer Analyst Julian Cardona recap Iraq vs. Norway at Foxborough’s Boston Stadium.

8:00 p.m.

Norway DOMIMATES the game and takes the win at Boston Stadium 4-1!

7:40 p.m.

Leo Ostigard scores for Norway!

6:50 p.m.

And just like that - Erling Haaland scores another goal for Norway!

6:42 p.m.

GOAL! Iraq ties the game as Aymen Hussein scores in the 39th minute of the game.

6:30 p.m.

GOAL! Norway opens up the scoring in its World Cup match against Iraq at Boston Stadium as Erling Haaland nets a goal in the 28th minute.

5:53 p.m.

Iraq and Norway are set to kick off the second World Cup game at Boston Stadium.

5:58 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

What goes into making a show from the World Cup? Boston 25 Soccer analyst Julian Cardillo explains.

4:30 p.m.

Boston 25 reporter Michael Raimondi and Boston 25 Soccer analyst Julian Cardillo explain how the game of soccer is only part of the World Cup experience, as the fans show their passion toward their favorite teams.

3:30 p.m.

Norway enters tonight’s World Cup match against Iraq at Boston Stadium as heavy favorites, but there are still plenty of reasons to tune in, Boston 25 Soccer analyst Julian Cardillo explains.

3 p.m.

Superstar Kylian Mbappé leads France out to take on Senegal. Watch the game on Boston 25 News, followed by Iraq vs. Norway in Foxborough.

2:10 p.m.

Iraq fans are out in force ahead of their showdown with Norway tonight, and they are LOUD.

1:55 p.m.

Boston 25 Sports Director Butch Stearns and Anchor Kerry Kavanaugh preview tonight’s match from inside Boston Stadium.

1:15 p.m.

Scandinavian Invasion at Patriot Place! Norwegian fans have arrived in force in Foxborough ahead of their World Cup showdown with Iraq.

1:20 p.m.

Lisa has you covered from the FIFA Fan Fest at Boston City Hall Plaza.

10:15 a.m.

A triple-header of World Cup action on Boston 25 begins with France vs. Senegal at 3 p.m.

10 a.m.

Fans are reminded that train and bus tickets to Boston Stadium are available to match ticket holders.

8:45 a.m.

Boston 25 Soccer Analyst Julian Cardillo previews tonight’s match. He suspects a goal-scoring affair. 👇

7:45 a.m.

As Boston Stadium prepares to host its second FIFA World Cup match, Tuesday could be the real test for road traffic, with the match during a weekday evening rush hour.

7 a.m.

Boston 25 Chief Meteorologist Shiri Spear shares a “gorgeous” matchday forecast.

6 a.m.

MassDOT warned drivers to plan ahead and expect regional delays near Boston Stadium ahead of the match.

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