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FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway 3 – 2 Senegal

🇳🇴 Norway 3–2 Senegal 🇸🇳

📅 Tue, 23 Jun 2026, 5:30 AM (IST)

⚽ 11' Alexander Sørloth (Norway)

⚽ 28' Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal)

⚽ 41' Erling Haaland (Norway)

⚽ 67' Nicolas Jackson (Senegal)

⚽ 84' Erling Haaland (Norway)

🟨 Yellow Cards: Norway 2, Senegal 2

🏟️ Group I | FIFA World Cup 2026

🏟️ Houston Stadium, USA

NORWAY edged Senegal 3–2 in a thrilling Group I encounter to secure a crucial victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Alexander Sørloth gave Norway an early lead before Ismaïla Sarr levelled for Senegal midway through the first half. Erling Haaland restored Norway's advantage before the break, but SENEGAL fought back once again through Nicolas Jackson in the second half. With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Haaland struck the decisive goal in the closing stages to complete his brace and hand Norway all three points. Both teams created numerous chances in an entertaining contest, but Norway's clinical finishing proved the difference.

🔥 Norway maintained their perfect start to the tournament after their opening victory over Iraq, moving onto six points from two matches and taking a major step towards qualification for the Round of 32. Erling Haaland's match-winning brace highlighted his importance to the Norwegian side, while Senegal, despite a spirited performance, suffered their second defeat after losing to France in their opening match. Group I remains highly competitive, with Norway now firmly in control of their qualification destiny. ⚽🌍🔥