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Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Norway defeated Senegal 3-1 at MetLife Stadium in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match, with Erling Haaland scoring a brace.
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute after entering early to replace the injured Julian Ryerson, capitalizing on a Senegal defensive turnover.
Haaland doubled the lead three minutes into the second half with a one-touch finish; Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy exited the match with an apparent arm injury.
Ismaila Sarr scored in the 51st minute with a flick goal, narrowing the deficit to 2-1, though the "Lions of Teranga" could not overcome Norway's pressure.
With the victory, Norway moves closer to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after securing three points in their second group-stage match.

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