World Cup 2026: Erling Haaland scores a brace, Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to clinch knockout spot
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a 2026 World Cup match, with Erling Haaland scoring two goals to help his team clinch a spot in the Round of 32. Despite a late rally from Senegal, Norway maintained their lead to secure the victory.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the tournament standings and highlights the performance of star athletes in the global soccer competition.
Ben Fawkes Senior sports betting analyst Tue, June 23, 2026 at 2:12 AM UTC · 2 min read EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — On a rainy evening in New Jersey, Norway came out strong in the first half of its second 2026 World Cup match against Senegal , Erling Haaland scored another brace and Norway picked up a valuable three points with a 3-2 win on Monday .
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