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Haaland scores twice as Norway secures spot in knockout stage

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:11 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Summary

Norway's Erling Haaland scored two goals in a 3-2 victory over Senegal during a FIFA World Cup match at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 22. After Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, Haaland added to the lead with goals in the 48th and 58th minutes. Ismaïla Sarr responded for Senegal twice, but Norway held on for the win, advancing from Group I alongside France. They will face France next to compete for the top spot in the group, while Senegal, needing a win against Iraq, could be eliminated from the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Norway improves to 2-0 in Group I with 6 points.
•Haaland has scored four goals in the tournament so far.
•Norway needs to defeat France to secure first place in the group.
•Senegal, with two losses, must beat Iraq to hope for a third-place advancement.

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3:32 AMESPN — Haaland nets 2 more as Norway clinch knockouts

What they're saying

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Norway sensation Erling Haaland scored two stellar goals to lead his team to a fairly routine 3-2 win over Senegal at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Monday.
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