Erling Haaland’s biggest weapon is not only scoring, but also the ability to vanish from defenders’ focus and turn up exactly when a chance opens. According to HS, the Norway star has made that movement a recurring trademark in World Cup matches.

That kind of timing makes Haaland difficult to mark, because defensive attention can drop at the decisive instant. For Norway, it is a valuable edge in a tournament where one moment can change the course of a match.