Haaland scores as Norway makes it to knockouts with win over Senegal

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway made it to the knockout stage of the World Cup after a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday.

The Norwegians will now face France on Friday for the Group I lead with both sides tied on six points. The French side have also advanced after a 3-0 win over Iraq earlier.

Markus Pedersen scored his first international goal to give Norway the lead in the 43rd minute.

Superstar Haaland added one to his name in the 48th before Ismaila Sarr pulled one back for Senegal in the 53rd.

Celebrations didn't last long because Haaland completed his brace just five minutes later.

Sarr also got a brace to add a second for Senegal in stoppage time and even got close to a hat trick but the late surge wasn't enough for an equalizer.

Norway are competing in their first World Cup since 1998, when they were eliminated in the last 16.

Senegal will now take on Iraq with both sides hoping to still advance to the knock-outs as one of the best third-placed teams.

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This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 8:06 PM.