Haaland Nets Double as Norway Edges Senegal 3-2 in 2026 World Cup Group Clash

Norway vs. Senegal Match Recap

According to Главком: Norway secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Senegal during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was part of Group I, where Norway has now collected six points, reinforcing their strong campaign. Both teams traded goals, but Norway held on to their lead until the final whistle.

Match Highlights

The game kicked off with high intensity, and the first goal came in the 43rd minute. Marcus Pedersen broke the deadlock for Norway, putting his side ahead. After the break, Erling Haaland doubled the lead in the 48th minute, finishing off a pass from Martin Ødegaard. Just ten minutes later, in the 58th minute, Haaland struck again, this time converting a delivery from Patrick Berg. However, Senegal refused to back down. Ismaïla Sarr responded with a goal in the 53rd minute, set up by Sadio Mané, and then completed his own double in stoppage time (90+3), slotting home a pass from Nicolas Jackson.

• Norway's goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
• Senegal's goalkeeper: Édouard Mendy

With this win, Norway sits on six points in the group, while Senegal now faces a must-win situation against Iraq in their next match to keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive.

This victory is crucial for Norway as they continue to prove their competitiveness on the global stage, keeping their playoff ambitions within reach. For Senegal, the path forward is steep: they need all three points in their upcoming game to stay in contention. This outcome underscores how every match in the group stage can make or break a team's tournament journey.

As Norway celebrates their crucial win, it's worth noting that Senegal faced a tough challenge in their earlier match against France, where they struggled to keep up with the dominant performance of the reigning champions. For an in-depth look at how Senegal fared in that opener, check out our coverage of the match against France.