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World Cup 2026: Haaland strikes twice as Norway secure knockout progression
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- Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage.
- Issued on: 23/06/2026 - 04:08Modified: 23/06/2026 - 04:45
- By: FRANCE 24 Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates after the match.
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Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage. The Africans fought back from 2-0 down with a goal from Ismaila Sarr before mounting a desperate late assault, but Norway held firm.
Issued on: 23/06/2026 - 04:08Modified: 23/06/2026 - 04:45
By: FRANCE 24 Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates after the match. © Caean Couto, Reuters Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup 2026 brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32.
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