EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The largest man on the pitch barreled by way of a distraught protection and towards the helpless goalkeeper.
, a contemporary Viking, did his finest impression of his ancestors. He invaded – the opponent’s defensive zone and their minds.
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All Haaland needed to do was run with Martin Ødegaard the size of half the sector and take his helping go into the field with a slide and left-footed end to make it 2-0 in favor of Norway over .
Ten minutes later, Haaland scored once more for Norway – his second match in a row with a brace.
In a World Cup that has been buoyed by the efficiency of its stars, Haaland has stacked a number of top-tier performances. Towards Iraq within the opener June 16, Haaland scored two objectives for the “Crimson, White and Blue” (Scandinavian model) in a 4-1 victory.
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Norway and Senegal flags are displayed forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
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Norway and Senegal flags are displayed forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
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Norway’s defender #03 Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer (2nd R) heads the ball throughout the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
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Erling Haaland #9 of Norway is challenged by Kalidou Koulibaly #3 of Senegal throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Norway gamers huddle earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Senegal gamers huddle earlier than the match.
(Caean Couto, IMAGN IMAGES through Reuters)
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
A Norwegian fan reveals a shawl forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
Norwegian followers cheer their crew forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
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Senegal’s gamers heat up forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
(ANGELA WEISS, AFP through Getty Photos)
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
Senegal followers arrive earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
Norway’s Antonio Nusa throughout the heat up earlier than the match.
(Caean Couto, IMAGN IMAGES through Reuters)
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
Erling Haaland, 2nd left, of Norway and teammates put together to heat up earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
Workers members use an umbrella forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
A Norwegian fan wears a horned helmet forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
Norwegian followers put on raincoats forward of the 2026 World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal on the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 22, 2026.
(CHARLY TRIBALLEAU, AFP through Getty Photos)
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Senegal and Norway commerce blows in a tense World Cup match
Norway followers arrive earlier than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
(Buda Mendes, Getty Photos)