Two nations. Two long waits. One massive occasion. Iraq are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1986 — 40 years in the making. The Lions of Mesopotamia arrive at Gillette Stadium having fought harder than any team to get here, playing 21 qualifying matches — more than any nation in the tournament. Under coach Graham Arnold, they've built something disciplined, something real. But tonight, they face Erling Haaland's World Cup debut. Norway return to the global stage for the first time since 1998 — and they've arrived with one of the most dangerous attacks in the tournament. Haaland. Ødegaard. A squad that won every single qualifying match and scored 37 goals doing it. The wait is over for both. But only one can start with three points. Watch it live on TOD: https://tod.go.link/8i3Ur Watch it live on TOD. Follow TOD On: Facebook: / todofficial Instagram: / tod.tv X: / tod_tv TikTok: tod_bybein Website: https://www.tod.tv/en #FIFAWorldCupOnYT #tod_tv #ontod #TODWC26 #FIFAWorldCup #watchsportsontod #IraqvsNorway #LionsOfMesopotamia #Norway