Haaland scores twice in five-goal thriller against Senegal

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23 Jun 2026 • 1:18 PM MYT
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Haaland scores twice in five-goal thriller against Senegal

  • Erling Haaland scored two goals, leading Norway to a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New York.
  • The win secured Norway's place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 28 years.
  • Marcus Pedersen scored Norway's opening goal, with Martin Odegaard assisting one of Haaland's strikes.
  • Ismaila Sarr scored both goals for Senegal, but their efforts were insufficient to prevent defeat.
  • Norway will now face France in Boston to decide the winner of Group I, with both Haaland and Kylian Mbappe having scored four goals each in the tournament.

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