Haaland Double Secures Victory for Norway Against Senegal
June 23, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Senegal in their second World Cup group stage match.
Norway secured a vital three points in their World Cup Group Group Stage match against Senegal, winning 3-2 in a contest that offered plenty of drama and attacking football. Coming off a win against Iraq in their previous outing, Norway's clinical finishing, particularly from their star striker, proved to be the difference against a Senegal side that had previously lost to France.
After a somewhat subdued first half which saw M. Pedersen open the scoring for Norway just before the break (43'), the game truly ignited in the second period. Erling Haaland quickly doubled Norway's lead in the 48th minute, but Senegal responded swiftly through I. Sarr in the 53rd minute, assisted by Sadio Mane. However, Haaland yet again extended Norway's lead with his second goal in the 58th minute, pushing the score to 3-1.
Senegal refused to give up, with I. Sarr grabbing his second goal of the match in the 93rd minute, ensuring a tense finish. Despite their late surge and a higher total shot count (16 to 13), Senegal's inability to convert more of their chances ultimately cost them. Norway's efficiency in front of goal, with 7 shots on target compared to Senegal's 4, was a key factor in their victory.
This win places Norway in a strong position in their group, further building on their initial success. For Senegal, the defeat means they will need to regroup quickly and improve their clinical edge in front of goal to keep their World Cup hopes alive.