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Haaland doubles up again as Norway defeat Senegal and seal spot in World Cup last 32
At the final whistle in New Jersey Norway’s players collapsed on to the rain-drenched grass, tumbled over one another in a genuinely passionate celebratory embrace, then gathered to sit in close formation in front of their fans like primary school kids in a particularly cramped assembly hall.
TL;DR
- Norway secured qualification for the World Cup knockout phase with a 3-2 victory over Senegal.
- Erling Haaland scored two goals in the match, bringing his World Cup total to four.
- Senegal's defeat, marked by defensive errors, leaves them with zero points in Group I.
- Norway celebrated their first knockout stage appearance since 1998 with their fans.
- The New York New Jersey Stadium, set to host the final, is described as a large, clanky structure with a coliseum feel.