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Two-goal Haaland fires Norway into World Cup last 32

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Norway's forward Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match vs Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026. [Angela WEISS / AFP]

Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to punch their ticket to the last 32.

Norway substitute Marcus Holmgren Pedersen struck late in the first half in New Jersey before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after the break.

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