Iraq vs Norway odds, predictions, time: 2026 World Cup picks from elite soccer expert

The 2026 World Cup continues with a four-match slate on Tuesday, with Iraq taking on Norway in the day's second game in Group I play. Iraq are slotted 57th in FIFA rankings and are back in the tournament for the first time since 1986, when they were eliminated in the group stage without a win, qualifying this time by beating Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff. Norway sit 31st in the world and are making their own return after a 28 year absence, arriving off a UEFA qualifying run in which they outscored opponents 37-5 while going 8-0-0.

Kickoff is 6 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The latest Iraq vs. Norway odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Iraqis at +1283 on the 90-minute money line, with Norway at -498 (risk $498 to win $100), and a draw at +600. The over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Before locking in any Iraq vs Norway picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Champions League, Serie A, the FA Cup, and more. He's been red-hot on his soccer betting picks in 2026, posting a 31-13-2 record and returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League picks. He's also off to a fast start in the World Cup, entering Monday on a 12-5-2 run on WC picks (+407.5). Anyone wanting to follow his World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could see BIG returns!

Now Eimer has turned his attention to Iran vs. New Zealand in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets.

One of Eimer's predictions is leaning Over 2.5 goals scored.

"Norway return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. They did so by being the most dominate goal-scoring threat in the entirety of the UEFA qualification stages. Norway won group I in the qualifiers outscoring their opponents 37-5 in just eight matches. They also went 8-0-0. Led by the Viking himself Erling Haaland, this team's front line is terrifying. Haaland is backed by Martin Odegaard, Alexander Sorloth and Antonio Nusa. I wouldn't want to have to try to stop this attack, and I expect them to roll this first match winning by 3+ goals."

Eimer has also locked in another two best bets, including one plus-money pick!

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