Norway defeats Iraq 4-1 in World Cup match in Dearborn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:12 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Norway triumphed 4-1 over Iraq in a World Cup match on June 16 at Dearborn Peace Park West. Approximately 2,000 fans gathered to watch, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with music and emotion. Organizer Hussein Hachem expressed surprise at the turnout, highlighting the unifying power of soccer within the diverse community. This event is part of a series of free public watch parties planned for the World Cup, including upcoming matches featuring the USA.
- •Norway won against Iraq, 4-1, on June 16.
- •Around 2,000 fans attended the match at Dearborn Peace Park West.
- •The park will host all World Cup games for free.
- •Dearborn has a significant Arab American population involved in soccer.
- •The first watch party in 2022 attracted 5,000 attendees.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup fever brings metro Detroit joy from Dearborn to downtown
"A massive crowd of about 2,000 crammed into Dearborn Peace Park West on Tuesday, June 16, as Norway beat Iraq, 4-1, in a 2026 World Cup soccer match.
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