“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Brazil vs. Norway, and England vs. Mexico at Estadio Azteca. What more could you ask for out of the World Cup? Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 25, featuring two more Round of 16 games. This page may contain affiliate links … Read more
If you’ve tuned in to watch Norway’s stellar 2026 World Cup at any point, you’ve probably had questions about their signature celebration, the “Viking Row.” Whether it’s in the stadiums or in the streets of New York, this Norwegian celebration has been a fan favorite during the tournament. But what is the ‘Viking Row’ and … Read more
Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. Three defenders converged on Patrick Berg as he moved into the penalty box with the ball, … Read more
Ivory Coast and Norway meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET from Dallas Stadium. Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opener, lost to Germany 1-2 in their second match, and beat Curacao 2-0 in their third match. Nicolas Pepe scored twice … Read more
Erling Haaland was an unused substitute in Norway’s 4-1 loss to France at Boston Stadium on Friday. Norway will play its first knockout stage match at a men’s FIFA World Cup since 1998 against the Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but will Haaland be available? Here’s everything to know about Haaland’s status for Ivory Coast vs. … Read more
“Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. Anything can happen at the World Cup — just ask Germany. Here’s how I’m wagering on Match Day 20, with three more Round-of-32 games on the schedule. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up … Read more
The day was supposed to be defined by Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé going head-to-head at the World Cup, and Lamine Yamal facing his biggest test of the tournament yet. It ended with Haaland riding the bench, Mbappé and Yamal failing to score and Ousmane Dembélé stealing the show. Here is everything you might have … Read more
Norway striker Erling Haaland and nine of the team’s other regular starters needed rest more than a first-place finish in their World Cup group. “It’s a no-brainer,” coach Ståle Solbakken said Friday after a 4-1 loss to France left the Norwegians in second place in the group. “The fans around Norway and also in the … Read more
Friday’s match for the top spot in Group I was a masterclass – led by maestro Ousmane Dembélé and his three goals – as France won 4-1 against Norway and earned three straight victories in the process. It’s the first time Les Bleus have won all three group matches since 1998, which is when they … Read more
Erling Haaland, Norway’s star striker, will start on the bench for his country’s World Cup group stage finale against Kylian Mbappé and France on Friday at Boston Stadium. Norway has already qualified for the round of 32 with two wins in two matches, and coach Ståle Solbakken has opted to rotate his squad for the … Read more