FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway fans hail darling Haaland’s double on the trot
Updated On: 24 June, 2026 09:52 AM IST | New York | Ada Khan
“We were expecting more Senegal fans, but we won the battle in the stands too, which was great,” said Norway coach Stale Solbakken

Norway fans perform the Viking Row during their win over Senegal; (right) Erling Haaland celebrates scoring vs Senegal on Monday. Pic/AFP
Norway fans turned out in full force at the New York New Jersey Stadium despite the torrential rain as the Vikings-inspired outfit beat African powerhouse Senegal 3-2 in a Group ‘I’ clash on Monday.
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row while substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen netted one as Norway stormed into the Round of 32. Ismaila Sarr scored both goals for Senegal, but it was Haaland who was the toast of the evening for the Norway fans.


