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Haaland Brace Propels Norway Past Senegal in World Cup Thriller
Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Norway to a 3-2 victory over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage. Senegal's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy was forced off injured, and despite a late double from Ismaila Sarr, Norway held on for the win.



Quick Facts
Who
Erling Haaland
What
Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in Group I
When
2026-06-22 (match played)
Where
New Jersey, USA
- Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in Group I
- Haaland scored a brace (47th, 58th min)
- Pedersen opened the scoring (43rd min)
- Mendy left with an injury
- Sarr scored twice for Senegal (53rd, 90+3 min)
Erling Haaland continued his record-breaking streak by scoring twice as Norway secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in a Group I clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. The match, held in New Jersey, saw Norway dominate early and withstand a spirited Senegal fightback to edge closer to the knockout stages.
Norway took the lead in the 43rd minute through substitute Marcus Pedersen, who scored his first international goal after Kalidou Koulibaly lost possession outside the box. Haaland then doubled the advantage moments into the second half (47th minute), outpacing the defense to convert a Martin Ødegaard through ball for his 58th Norway goal.
Senegal pulled one back through Ismaila Sarr in the 53rd minute, but Haaland restored Norway's two-goal cushion with his second of the night just five minutes later (58th minute). The setback was compounded for Senegal as goalkeeper Édouard Mendy was forced off with an injury shortly after Haaland's second goal, replaced by Mory Diaw.
Senegal refused to fade and set up a tense finish when Ismaila Sarr scored his second in the third minute of stoppage time (90+3), before Pape Sarr headed a goal-line clearance to deny Norway a fourth. Despite nine minutes of added time, Norway held firm to secure a vital win.
Haaland has now scored two or more goals in each of his last six competitive internationals and became the first Norwegian to net three times at a World Cup. The result leaves Norway level on six points with France atop Group I ahead of their decisive final group match.
Why This Matters
Norway's win keeps them level on points with France at the top of Group I, setting up a dramatic final group match. Haaland's continued scoring streak reinforces his status as the world's most dangerous striker, and Senegal's injury to Mendy could affect their knockout stage chances if they advance.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 22, 2026
WireMatch kicks off in New Jersey between Norway and Senegal.
Jun 22, 2026
WireMarcus Pedersen scores first international goal to put Norway 1-0 up.
Jun 22, 2026
WireErling Haaland doubles Norway's lead after a Martin Ødegaard through ball.
Jun 22, 2026
WireIsmaila Sarr pulls one back for Senegal to make it 2-1.
Jun 22, 2026
WireHaaland scores his second of the night to restore Norway's two-goal lead (3-1).
Jun 22, 2026
WireÉdouard Mendy forced off injured; Mory Diaw replaces him.
Jun 22, 2026
WireSubstitutions by both sides: Pape Sarr replaces Koulibaly; Schjelderup replaces Nusa.
Jun 22, 2026
WireHydration break taken.
Jun 22, 2026
WireIsmaila Sarr scores again in stoppage time (90+3) to make it 3-2.
Jun 22, 2026
WireMatch ends 3-2; Norway holds on for victory.
Entities
Sources
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: Erling Haaland brace puts Norway 3-1 up against SenegalIndia TodayMediaJun 22, 2026
- Follow day 12 of the FIFA World Cup with our LIVE updates!Flashscore.comMediaJun 23, 2026
- DIRECT. Norvège - Sénégal, Coupe du monde : Haaland au topL'ÉquipeMediaJun 23, 2026
- Coupe du monde 2026 : Double coup dur pour le Sénégal, Édouard Mendy sort sur blessurebeIN SPORTSMediaJun 23, 2026