Haaland’s brace sends Norway charging into last 32

Norway clinched a place in the World Cup last 32 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey, powered once more by the unstoppable Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker delivered his second consecutive brace at the tournament, raising his international tally to an extraordinary 59 goals in 52 matches. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring late in the first half after a costly error from Kalidou Koulibaly, before Haaland doubled the advantage with a ruthless counter-attacking finish.

Senegal responded through Ismaila Sarr, but Haaland punished more defensive hesitation by volleying in off the bar. Sarr struck again to set up a tense finale, yet Norway held firm to record back-to-back World Cup wins for the first time. With only one defeat in their last eighteen matches, Norway now prepare for a high-stakes showdown with France for top spot, while Senegal face a must-win clash against Iraq.