Norway progress to the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after beating Senegal 3-2, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. The match is described across reports as a thriller played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey/New York area under challenging conditions, including rain. Senegal respond with two goals from Ismaila Sarr, keeping the contest tight until Norway secure the result. Norway’s win is attributed not only to Haaland’s two-goal contribution but also to a decisive strike by Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, who helps seal the three-point outcome.
The victory takes Norway into the knockout phase, ending a long gap since their last World Cup qualification in 1998, according to some reports. With the result, Norway join France in qualifying from Group I. Both teams are said to enter the group finale on six points, with France leading on goal difference; France is reported to need only a draw to win the group.
