Erling Haaland Continues World Cup Rampage As Norway Escapes Senegal Fightback
Norway Vs Senegal Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway took a major step toward the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal in a dramatic Group I clash. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring before Erling Haaland produced another world-class display, netting twice to put the Lions firmly in command. Senegal responded through Ismaila Sarr, who scored once before and once deep into stoppage time to complete a brace and set up a nervy finish. The Lions of Teranga also felt aggrieved after a strong penalty appeal was waved away following a VAR review. Despite the late pressure, Norway held on to secure all three points, with Haaland's four goals in two matches underlining his status as one of the tournament's standout performers.
Norway players ahead of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J Seth Wenig
Fans of Senegal wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group I soccer match against Norway in East Rutherford, N.J AP/Frank Franklin II
Kristoffer Ajer meets a ball from a corner during the Norway vs Senegal match. AP/Seth Wenig
Senegal's Nicolas Jackson (11) controls the ball between Norway's David Moeller Wolfe (5) and Torbjoern Heggem (17) AP
Princess Ingrid Alexandra and prince Sverre Magnus of Norway applaud before the World Cup Group I soccer match AP
Norway fans perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday AP/Seth Wenig
Norway's Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (16) celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Senegal during the World Cup Group I soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Norway's Erling Haaland (9), left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
An Argentina soccer fan, keeping cool with a fan, parties with Scotland soccer fans from the Tartan Army in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates Norway's Patrick Berg, left, and David Moeller Wolfe, right after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Senegalduring the World Cup Group I soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Norway fans perform a rowing ritual prior to the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
A fan of Norway waits for the start of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Senegal's Ismaila Sarr (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Senegal's Ismaila Sarr (18) reacts after missing a scoring chance during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Fans of Norway cheer for their tam during the World Cup Group I soccer match against Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Player of Senegal react after the World Cup Group I soccer match against Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken reacts during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw walks off the pitch after the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
Norway's players perform a rowing ritual during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026 (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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