Haaland Double Sends Norway Through in Five-Goal Thriller

Norway secured their progress to the round of 32 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium, Erling Haaland scoring twice in a frantic spell to overturn a tight contest. Senegal pushed hard but were ultimately eliminated.

Haaland turns the screw

Marcus Pedersen gave Norway the lead on 43 minutes, but the game burst to life after the interval. Haaland struck on 48 and again on 58 to seemingly settle matters, the striker taking his tournament tally to four with another ruthless display in East Rutherford.

Senegal's late rally falls short

Ismaila Sarr dragged Senegal back into it, pulling one back on 53 minutes before adding a second deep in stoppage time on 90+3. The late goal set up a nervous finish, but Norway held firm to confirm qualification and pile further misery on a Senegal side heading home early.

Victory lifted Norway level with France on six points, setting up a winner-takes-top-spot showdown between the two on matchday three.