FIFA World Cup 2026: Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
Updated On: 23 June, 2026 07:50 AM IST | East Rutherford (USA) | AFP
Senegal must beat Iraq, who are also without a point, in their final game to stand a chance of avoiding an early exit.

Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Pic/AFP
Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32.Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after the break.
Ismaila Sarr cut the deficit for Senegal, only for Haaland to punish more slack defending as Norway moved through to the knockout rounds with a game to spare despite a late consolation from Sarr.
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