Erling Haaland scores 2 goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32.

Haaland Hurricane Hits Again! Norway Survive Senegal Thriller to Reach World Cup Knockouts

Erling Haaland delivered another unstoppable performance as Norway booked their place in the World Cup round of 32 after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal.

The Manchester City superstar struck twice in the second half, adding to Marcus Pedersen’s first-half opener, as Norway survived a late Senegal fightback led by Ismaïla Sarr’s brace.

Norway started aggressively and finally broke through just before half-time when Pedersen punished a defensive mistake from Kalidou Koulibaly to fire home the opener.

Haaland had been quiet early on — even hitting the post before the break — but the striker exploded after half-time. Just three minutes into the second period, he raced onto Martin Ødegaard’s brilliant pass and smashed Norway’s second goal.

Senegal responded through Sarr, who pulled one back after a powerful run and finish, but Haaland had the final say moments later. Adjusting perfectly to Patrick Berg’s cross, he fired a stunning volley to restore Norway’s two-goal lead.

Senegal refused to give up, with Sarr scoring again deep into stoppage time to set up a dramatic finale. They pushed for a miracle equaliser, but Norway held firm to secure qualification.

Two goals. Another match-winning display. Haaland is turning Norway’s World Cup dream into reality — one strike at a time.

Norway 3-2 Senegal, score, match stats, facts, records

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Erling Haaland has scored in 12 straight competitive appearances for Norway, including scoring multiple goals in each of his last six. He is the first Norwegian player to score in consecutive FIFA World Cup appearances.

Martin Ødegaard recorded his ninth assist for Erling Haaland while playing for Norway, more than any other player has provided for Haaland in his national team career.

Senegal have lost three straight FIFA World Cup matches dating back to 2022. They had lost three of their first 11 FIFA World Cup matches (W5 D3).

Ismaila Sarr is the third Senegalese player to score multiple goals in a FIFA World Cup match after Henri Camara vs. Sweden and Papa Bouba Diop vs. Uruguay, both in 2002.

Marcus Pedersen is the sixth substitute to score a first-half goal in FIFA World Cup history and the first since Denis Cheryshev for Russia vs. Saudi Arabia in 2018.

Senegal held 58.3% possession against Norway, their highest share of possession in a FIFA World Cup match (14th match).

Stats via opta
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