Head-to-Head Comparison
The Bottom Line
This is an extremely tight matchup. Both Iran and Norway are evenly matched across key metrics, making this one of the most unpredictable potential encounters at the 2026 World Cup. Tactical execution and individual moments of brilliance will likely decide the outcome.
Who Wins?
Our AI model weighs form, squad quality, and team cohesion to predict the most likely outcome.
Iran 41%Draw 19%Norway 39%
How They Compare
A side-by-side look at the key factors that could decide this matchup. Higher is better (except FIFA Ranking, where lower = stronger).
Iran
Norway
20
FIFA Ranking28
73
Chemistry69
76
Familiarity66
71
Stability68
70
Morale81
What do these mean?
- Chemistry โ How well the squad plays together as a unit. Think Barcelona's tiki-taka vs a random group of all-stars.
- Familiarity โ How long these players have been playing together. Squads with years of shared experience read each other's runs instinctively.
- Stability โ How consistent the tactical system and lineup have been. Frequent coaching changes and formation experiments hurt this score.
- Morale โ The squad's current confidence and momentum. Recent wins, fan support, and media positivity all contribute.
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Iran
Chemistry73
Familiarity76
Stability71
Morale70
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Norway
Chemistry69
Familiarity66
Stability68
Morale81
Squad Comparison
Iran
Norway
23
Squad Size23
6.6
Avg Rating6.9
1208
Total Caps612
170
Total Goals100
Key Player Matchups
World Cup History
Iran
Norway
6
Appearances3
0
Titles0
4
WC Wins2
18
WC Matches8
Group stage
Best FinishRound of 16