With Haaland’s show, Norway beats Senegal and advances to the knockout stages of the World Cup

The star Erling Haaland led Norway to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cupin North America, this Monday (22), at the score two goals in the 3-2 victory over Senegalin a match from the second round of Group I.

Haaland, who had already found the net twice on his World Cup debutshone again with two more goals (in the 48th and 58th minutes) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, right after right-back Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring at the end of the first half (43′).

Ismaïla Sarr discounted (53′ and 90+3′) for the Senegalesewho pressed until the last moment.

Already classified for the next phase, France and Norway lead the group with six points each (with the ‘Bleus’ having a one-goal advantage on balance), while Senegal and Iraq have not yet scored.

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