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Iraq: Kirkuk football fans gather to watch Iraq's World Cup match against Norway.

Jun 17, 2026

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SHOTLIST: KIRKUK, IRAQ (JUNE 17, 2026) 1. VARIOUS DRONE SHOTS OF IRAQI FOOTBALL FANS WATCHING COUNTRY'S 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH AGAINST NORWAY IN KIRKUK 2. VARIOUS OF FOOTBALL FANS WATCHING 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP MATCH AGAINST NORWAY KIRKUK, IRAQ - JUNE 17: Iraqi football fans gathered at Arafa Park in Kirkuk on Wednesday, June 17, to watch Iraq's 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Norway on a giant screen. Supporters followed the match while waving Iraqi flags and cheering for their national team throughout the game. The public screening brought together football fans eager to support Iraq in its return to the World Cup stage after a four-decade absence. Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their Group I match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston on Tuesday. Iraq equalized shortly before halftime after falling behind but Norway regained the lead before the break and extended its advantage with two second-half goals. The result left Norway second in Group I behind France, while Iraq remained bottom of the standings after its opening match of the tournament.
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