Can Haaland carry Norway all the way to the World Cup title?

Norway shift from World Cup outsiders to genuine dark horses; Haaland ties for the Golden Boot lead at seven goals, but a title still demands three more knockout wins.

What changed in the latest run?

Norway reach a first World Cup quarterfinal as title odds triple.

What should readers watch next?

Three things to watch: the quarterfinal result against Mexico or England — the first real test of whether today's upset was a turning point or a one-off; Haaland's goal tally and fitness, since he now sits tied atop the Golden Boot race and his form caps Norway's ceiling; and the related market's title odds — climbing odds into the semis would signal the market is buying in, fading odds would mean today's win is being read as a one-off upset.

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