FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland creates history with brace in Norway's 3-2 win over Senegal

Erling Haaland etched his name further into football history with a spectacular brace for Norway against Senegal at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Manchester City striker's performance not only secured a crucial 3-2 victory for his nation but also placed him in an elite group of World Cup legends.

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Haaland, who is making his FIFA World Cup debut this year, has already scored four goals in just two matches.

Haaland achieved a remarkable feat, becoming only the sixth player in the tournament's history to score multiple goals in each of his first two appearances. He now stands alongside footballing greats such as Guillermo Stabile, Sandor Kocsis, Just Fontaine, Grzegorz Lato, and Harry Kane. With four goals in just two matches, Haaland has already shattered Norway's previous World Cup scoring record, previously held by Kjetil Rekdal with two goals across seven games.

His overall international record is equally impressive. Haaland has now netted 59 goals in 52 appearances for Norway and has consistently found the back of the net in his last 12 competitive matches. His importance to the national team is undeniable, having scored in 18 of their last 21 competitive fixtures.

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Haaland is now Norway's all-time leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup with four goals.

The win against Senegal propelled Norway to six points from two matches, securing their spot in the Round of 32. Despite the victory, they remain second in Group I behind France on goal difference. Senegal, on the other hand, is yet to register a point and must win their final group match against Iraq to keep their knockout stage hopes alive. Haaland's continued brilliance marks him as one of the standout performers of the tournament.

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Haaland's latest exploits helped Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal and book a place in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the striker once again emerging as one of the standout performers of the tournament.