Norway edge Senegal as Haaland strikes twice
07:35, 23 June 2026
Norway sealed their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium, powered by a brace from Erling Haaland, Qazinform News Agency cites FIFA’s official website.
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute after a defensive slip by Kalidou Koulibaly.
Erling Haaland struck twice (48’, 58’) to give Norway control.
Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr responded with goals in the 53rd and stoppage time, but Norway held on.
Haaland is now firmly in the Golden Boot race alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
Earlier Qazinform reported, Argentina captain Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup, setting a new tournament record.
