Fox Sports confirm: "Erling Haaland has scored 55 goals in 50 appearances for Norway, and has scored in 32 of those matches." CBS expert Jon Eimer, on a 12-5-2 World Cup run, backs a brace: "Look at Haaland to score a brace in this one — Iraq will just be holding on for dear life trying to weather the Viking storm."

Sports Interaction: "Haaland scored 16 goals in World Cup qualifying, twice the tally of any other European player." PrizePicks list his 0.5 goals Over as a "Goblin" — their highest-confidence designation. Iraq sit 57th in FIFA rankings and haven't played World Cup football since 1986. At -235 for a player who scored in every single qualifying match, this is the highest-floor goalscorer pick on Tuesday's entire World Cup slate.

Goal.com make Sørloth their explicit third pick: "At close to even-money, backing the towering striker to also get on the scoresheet rounds off our picks nicely." Fox Sports: "His fellow forward Alexander Sørloth has scored 56 La Liga goals in the last three seasons, which trails only Robert Lewandowski in that span."

Squawka: "The Atletico Madrid forward led his club's La Liga scoring charts with 13 goals this season — a second genuine penalty-box threat alongside Haaland." Goal.com add the tactical case: "Sørloth will attack the back post mercilessly at set plays — a known weakness of the Iraqis, who lack the physicality to handle aerial challenges." At +130 for a confirmed Norway starter with 56 La Liga goals over three seasons, this is the outstanding value pick on the board.

Squawka name Al-Hamadi explicitly: "The striker opened the scoring in Iraq's 2-1 intercontinental play-off win over Bolivia that sealed qualification, and he carries the central threat for an underdog who must take their chances."

The structural case: Sports Interaction note "Norway has allowed a goal in seven of their previous nine contests." Iraq also held Spain to a 1-1 draw on June 4 — proof they can score against elite European defences. At ~+700 for Iraq's most dangerous forward, this is the best-value longshot on the board.

🔮 Prediction: Norway 4-0 Iraq

Top Pick: Sørloth +130 🇳🇴
Best Value · Haaland -235 the surest thing

Who is the best anytime goalscorer bet?

Haaland at -235 is the safest pick — Fox Sports confirm he has "scored in 32 of 50 Norway appearances" and CBS Eimer backs a brace. The outstanding value pick is Sørloth at +130 — Goal.com's explicit choice, with Fox Sports confirming 56 La Liga goals in three seasons, trailing only Lewandowski. Confirmed starter, expert-backed, and attacking the back post against Iraq's known aerial weakness.

What are the Iraq vs Norway odds on FanDuel?

Norway are -498 favorites, Iraq at +1283, draw at +600. Over/under is 2.5. CBS expert Eimer leans Over 2.5. Oddschecker give Norway a 71.57% win probability. Norway won all 8 qualifiers scoring 37 goals, including a 4-1 win at the San Siro vs Italy.

What time and where is Iraq vs Norway?

6:00 PM ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Airs on FOX. Group I alongside France and Senegal. Iraq's first World Cup since 1986. Erling Haaland's first World Cup appearance of his career.