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Norway 6/4 on -2 Handicap for Dominant World Cup Return vs Iraq

3 hours ago

| BY Sam McLoughlin

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup game between Iraq and Norway.

Our Prediction: Norway -2 Handicap (6/4), Iraq 0-3 Norway (11/2).

The Gillette Stadium in Foxborough sets the stage on Tuesday as Iraq and Norway — both returning to the World Cup after long absences open their Group I campaigns.

Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Tuesday’s fixture:

Iraq v Norway – Tuesday, 11pm

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No nation played more matches than Iraq during World Cup qualifying, with their gruelling 21‑game journey finally securing a long‑awaited return to the tournament. It was far from straightforward, but the Lions of Mesopotamia have earned their place on the world stage for the first time since 1986.
Iraq enter this fixture as heavy underdogs, yet they have already shown they can defy expectations after holding Spain to a 1-1 draw earlier this month before travelling to North America. They will be dreaming of securing their first ever win at a World Cup finals.
Their last appearance in 1986 ended without a point and with just a single goal scored, but there is renewed optimism this time around. Iraq are 14/1 with William Hill to make history by taking all three points on Tuesday.

Norway make their fourth World Cup appearance — and their first since 1998, when they reached the Round of 16 before falling to Italy — and there is no doubt this squad has the talent to make a deep run in 2026.
Ståle Solbakken’s side arrive in North America in strong overall form, having lost just one of their last sixteen matches across all competitions (W12, D3). However, their recent friendlies have offered mixed signals, leaving a small degree of uncertainty ahead of their opener.
The last time Norway faced AFC opposition was in September 2023, when they swept aside Jordan 6-0. If you expect a similarly dominant performance on Tuesday, William Hill’s Price Boost offers Norway to win by four or more goals at 9/2.

Bet Builder Hub:

Player To Score 2 or More – Erling Haaland has scored two or more goals in four of his last six international outings.
Player To Assist – Martin Odegaard has produced seven assists in his last seven games for Norway.

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All odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing

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