Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway tops Senegal 3-2 at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Norway secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal on Monday, advancing to the World Cup last 32. Erling Haaland scored two goals, bringing his tournament total to four. Norway took the lead just before half-time with a goal from Marcus Pedersen, before Haaland scored shortly after the break. Despite Ismaila Sarr's efforts for Senegal, which included a late goal, Norway held on for the win and is now set to face France in their final group match.
- •Norway leads Group I with six points after two matches.
- •Erling Haaland becomes Norway's all-time World Cup goalscorer.
- •Norway's next match is against France on Friday.
- •Senegal must win against Iraq to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Clinical Haaland shining on biggest stage
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Haaland scores as Norway make it to knock-outs with win over Senegal
- 2:41 AMBBC Sport — Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32
- 2:30 AMBBC Sport — 'Scoring machine' Haaland hits second double of World Cup
- 2:10 AMThe Guardian Sport — Haaland doubles up again as Norway defeat Senegal and seal spot in World Cup last 32
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Norway 3-2 Senegal: Haaland brace bags spot in last 32 of the World Cup
"Erling Haaland scored twice for the second successive World Cup match as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to move level with France on six points at the top of Group I. Norway went ahead in the 43rd minute when Kalidou Koulibaly misjudged a clearance and substitute Marcus Pedersen drove into the box and beat Edouard Mendy with a firm shot. Continue reading...
"Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway booked their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with victory over Senegal in New Jersey. After just two games in the competition, the Manchester City striker has now scored twice as many goals (four) as any other Norway player in World Cup history. Haaland is clearly enjoying his first World Cup.
"Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway made it to the knock-out stage of the World Cup after a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday. Haaland is now the first player since Harry Kane in 2018 to score multiple goals in his first two World Cup matches, and sixth overall.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 7:48 AMClinical Haaland shining on biggest stage
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway booked their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with victory over Senegal in New Jersey. After just two games in the competition, the Manchester City striker has now scored twice as many goals (four) as any other Norway player in World Cup history. Haaland is clearly enjoying his first World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:26 AMHaaland scores as Norway make it to knock-outs with win over Senegal
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway made it to the knock-out stage of the World Cup after a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday. Haaland is now the first player since Harry Kane in 2018 to score multiple goals in his first two World Cup matches, and sixth overall.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 2:41 AMNorway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32
Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 2:30 AM'Scoring machine' Haaland hits second double of World Cup
Erling Haaland scored another World Cup double as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.
- The Guardian SportJun 23, 2026, 2:10 AMHaaland doubles up again as Norway defeat Senegal and seal spot in World Cup last 32
Erling Haaland scored twice for the second successive World Cup match as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to move level with France on six points at the top of Group I. Norway went ahead in the 43rd minute when Kalidou Koulibaly misjudged a clearance and substitute Marcus Pedersen drove into the box and beat Edouard Mendy with a firm shot. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:09 AMTwo-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32
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.Not to be outdone, Kylian Mbappe scored another brace too as France beat Iraq 3-0.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:05 AMNorway 3-2 Senegal: Haaland brace bags spot in last 32 of the World Cup
Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterStandings provided bySofascoreErling Haaland became Norway’s all-time leading World Cup goalscorer as his brace inspired them to a 3-2 win over Senegal to...
- Sky Sports—Haaland double sees Norway edge Senegal to make last 32
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.
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