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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: Haaland's second World Cup double lifts Norway past Senegal

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., - Erling Haaland scored two goals in Norway's 3-2 win ​over Senegal on Monday, booking a ​place for his team in the knockout round in their first World ​Cup appearance for 28 years.

On a damp evening in New Jersey, Senegal -- widely seen as Africa's best hope at the World Cup -- began strongly but their defence ultimately failed to contain Norway's attack, and particularly the 25-year-old ‌Haaland, who now ⁠has ⁠four goals in two matches at this World Cup.

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