Norway's Haaland Stars in Narrow Win Over Senegal to Reach World Cup Knockouts
Erling Haaland's impressive second-half performance propelled Norway to a 3-2 victory against Senegal, ensuring their advancement to the knockout stage of the World Cup.
In a thrilling match at MetLife Stadium, Norway secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal, thanks in large part to Erling Haaland's two goals in the second half.
This win allows Norway to join France in advancing to the knockout phase of the World Cup, showcasing their competitive spirit.
Norway's coach, Stale Solbakken, will likely be pleased with the team's performance as they look to build momentum in the tournament.
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Update at 11:17 UTC on 2026-06-23
Sky Sports reported Erling Haaland's second-half double saw Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at a rain-swept MetLife Stadium as Stale Solbakken's side joined France in qualifying for the last 32 of the World Cup - performing a 'Viking row' to celebrate.
Sources: Sky Sports