Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a Group I clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, securing a place in the Round of 32. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen also scored, while Ismaila Sarr netted a brace for Senegal. Haaland's four goals in two matches strengthen his Golden Boot challenge as Norway advanced with a game to spare.

New Jersey: A brace from Erling Haaland ensured Norway's progression to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 3-2 win over Senegal in the Group I match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 here at the New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday (IST).

Senegal are still without a point, but they could yet progress as one of the eight best third-placed teams. To keep those hopes alive, they must beat Iraq in their final Group I fixture.

Moreover, Haaland became the first player since Harry Kane in 2018 to score multiple goals in his first two World Cup matches and the sixth overall. The Norway striker has scored four times in Group I.

Haaland, meanwhile, is firmly involved in a mouthwatering tussle for the Golden Boot with Lionel Messi and Kyian Mbappe. He made it four goals in two World Cup games and an astonishing 59 in 52 for his country, with Marcus Holmgren Pedersen also on the scoresheet for Norway.