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Norway vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Erling Haaland starred with a brilliant brace as Norway sealed qualification for the Round of 16 with a second consecutive win.
Who Won the Norway vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 Match?
Norway won the match 3-2 against Senegal in a high-intensity Group I encounter. Haaland’s two goals and Marcus Pedersen’s opener proved decisive in a closely fought contest.
Norway vs Senegal Match Details: Date, Venue & Result
- Match: Norway vs Senegal, FIFA World Cup 2026
- Stage: Group I Match
- Date: June 23, 2026
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
- Result: Norway 3–2 Senegal
- Player of the Match: Erling Haaland
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First Half Highlights: Marcus Pedersen Breaks Deadlock
- Both teams started cautiously with balanced possession.
- Senegal defended deep while Norway dominated attacks.
- Clear chances were limited in the opening stages.
- In the 43rd minute, Senegal’s defensive error proved costly.
- Marcus Pedersen capitalized and scored the opening goal.
- Norway went into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
Half-Time Score: Norway 1-0 Senegal
Second Half Highlights: Haaland’s Brace Turns the Game
- Norway doubled their lead just after the restart.
- Martin Ødegaard assisted Erling Haaland for a clinical finish (48’).
- Senegal responded quickly through Ismaila Sarr (53’).
- Haaland struck again in the 58th minute to make it 3-1.
- Senegal kept pushing and created late chances.
- In stoppage time, Sarr scored his second goal.
- Norway held firm to secure a 3-2 victory.
Full-Time Score: Norway 3-2 Senegal
Player of the Match: Erling Haaland Delivers Again
Erling Haaland once again proved why he is one of the most dangerous strikers in world football.
- 2 Goals
- Clinical Finishing
- Match-Winning Performance
- Helped Norway qualify for Round of 16
Norway vs Senegal Match Stats and Talking Points
- Norway won their second consecutive match
- Haaland scored a decisive brace
- Ismaila Sarr scored both Senegal goals
- Defensive errors cost Senegal heavily
- Norway qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
- France also advanced from Group I
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Norway vs Senegal Scorecard: Full-Time Result and Goalscorers
Final Score: Norway 3 – 2 Senegal
Goalscorers
Norway
- Marcus Pedersen (43')
- Erling Haaland (48')
- Erling Haaland (58')
Senegal
- Ismaila Sarr (53')
- Ismaila Sarr (90+')
Group I Points Table Update: Norway & France Qualify
- Norway – 6 Points (Qualified)
- France – 6 Points (Qualified)
- Senegal – Eliminated
- Iraq – Eliminated
Norway vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 Highlights: Key Takeaways
- Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling clash
- Haaland scored twice to lead the comeback
- Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring
- Ismaila Sarr scored a brace for Senegal
- Norway advanced to the Round of 16
Norway continue their strong World Cup run, with Haaland in top form and leading them confidently into the knockout stage.
