Haaland scores twice, Norway advances to World Cup knockout stage

Erling Haaland continues his impressive scoring form at the World Cup, netting two goals to guide Norway to a 3-2 win against Senegal and secure an early passage to the Round of 32. The Manchester City striker has now amassed four goals in his first two games of the tournament.

Norway took an early lead through Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, but Senegal fought back. Haaland doubled Norway's advantage after halftime with a clinical finish, only for Senegal to equalize through Ismaila Sarr.

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Haaland then doubled the advantage three minutes after the break with a clinical finish after receiving a pass from Martin Odegaard in a swift counter-attack.

However, Haaland struck again with a stunning volley to reclaim the lead for Norway. This goal marked his 59th in just 52 appearances for his country, solidifying his status as Norway's primary attacking threat. Despite Senegal scoring a late second goal, Norway held on for the victory.

With this win, Norway will join France in the knockout stages. They are set to play each other in their final Group I match to decide the group's top position, with France currently ahead on goal difference.

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The goal saw Haaland improve his extraordinary international record to 59 goals in just 52 appearances for Norway, further strengthening his status as the Scandinavian squad's main weapon.