WC 2026 Goals

4

in 2 games

Career Norway

57

in 51 caps

xG/shot WC26

0.27

#1 all players

SoT streak

6

straight games 1.5+

Erling Haaland has scored in both World Cup matches — a brace against Iraq (4-1) and two more against Senegal (3-2) — and is tied with Kylian Mbappe in the Golden Boot race. His 0.27 xG per shot leads every player at the tournament. He is the penalty taker, primary aerial threat, and the player no team at this World Cup has stopped.

CBS: "Haaland became only the second player in the previous 50 years to score twice in each of his first two World Cup appearances." His 57 goals in 51 Norway caps is historic. The challenge: Saliba and Upamecano are the best CB pairing at the tournament. But +150 for a player on 4 goals in 2 games is value regardless.

CBS Sports: "Haaland is priced at +150 to find the back of the net against France." He has scored four goals in two World Cup games — braces against Iraq and Senegal. Only the second player in the last 50 years to score twice in each of his first two World Cup appearances. Norway MUST WIN to take first place — that drives full aggression from Haaland from minute one. Saliba is the obstacle (see below), but +150 for a player on this form is value regardless. $10→$25.

Sportsgambler: "Erling Haaland has finished with over 1.5 shots on goal in six straight games. We're going to take the +118 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager." In 8 WC qualifying matches, he averaged 3.5 SoT per game. His 2-goal game vs Iraq came from 5 shots, 4 on target. Against France, even if Saliba limits his chances, Haaland will generate at least one clean attempt on Maignan. +118 for 1+ SoT is the safest Haaland prop on the board. $10→$21.80.

Haaland scored the first goal vs Iraq in his World Cup debut from a counter-attack. Norway MUST WIN so they'll attack immediately. SBR: "The first goal, if there is one, I anticipate to come from Norway." Haaland at +550 FGS ($10→$65) is the high-upside value dart. $5-10 stake only — FGS is a lower-probability, higher-reward play. Norway attacking early makes this structurally valid.

2+ Goals (check FD ~+550-950): Lineups: "Haaland scored 2+ goals in his last six World Cup matches including qualifiers." Golden Boot race means he'll chase a brace. $5 max dart only. Gambling911 board shows ~+950.

Score or Assist (check FD): If Saliba limits Haaland's finishing, his hold-up play and link-up with Ødegaard and Sørloth may generate assists. The safety-net prop if you want involvement without requiring a goal. Check FD for live price.

France's Saliba and Upamecano have conceded just 1 goal from 20 touches inside their penalty area through two matches. Covers: "Saliba will know exactly how to handle Haaland. The two have had some very interesting battles in the Premier League while playing for Arsenal and Manchester City." That familiarity is real. But Haaland has scored against Arsenal multiple times, and Norway's counter-attack (fast ball over the top) bypasses Saliba's ground-based strengths. The SoT prop at +118 is the safest play — it doesn't require beating Saliba, just testing Maignan.