Norway secures knockout stage with victory over Senegal in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Norway qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory against Senegal on June 22 in New Jersey. Kristoffer Ajer, playing the full match, helped Norway take control with goals from Marcus Pedersen and Erling Haaland. After Senegal's Ismaïla Sarr scored twice, Norway held on to secure the win. This victory marks Norway's second consecutive win in the tournament, securing their place in the last 32 alongside France.
- •Norway defeats Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey on June 22.
- •Goals scored by Marcus Pedersen and Erling Haaland for Norway.
- •Ismaïla Sarr scored twice for Senegal, making the finish tense.
- •Norway qualifies for the last 32 of the World Cup.
- •Norway joins France in advancing from Group I.
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Ajer’s Norway seal knockout place with Senegal victory
"Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer impressed as Norway booked their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal.The centre-back played the full 90 minutes in New Jersey.The f...
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