Sarr's brace not enough as Haaland sinks Senegal 3–2

Norway 3–2 Senegal leaves qualification hanging by a thread

Senegal fell 3–2 to Norway in their second Group I match Monday, and your team now needs a miracle (3) (4). Erling Haaland scored twice. Ismaïla Sarr answered with two of his own, the second sparking a late surge that almost turned it, but the damage was already done.

Julian Ryerson went off injured after eleven minutes. The defensive gaps Norway hit after that cost you the game.

Haaland played it cool afterwards. "We have to be realistic. Let's be happy today, all Norwegians in the world," he said, when asked about becoming the protagonist of this World Cup (3). He has four goals in two matches.

Norway are through to the knockout stage. Senegal go into the final group match against Iraq needing a win and help from elsewhere.

Haaland: "Proud to be Norwegian"

Haaland did not hide the emotion after full-time. "We are writing our history," he said, adding he was proud to be Norwegian (5). Norway had not qualified for a World Cup in 28 years before this tournament. Now they are into the last 16.

A Senegal goal could complicate Germany's path

There is a strange subplot here. A Senegal goal in the group stage could affect Germany's knockout round draw (2). The permutations are not yet settled, but your team is still a factor in the broader bracket, even if qualification is slipping away.

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Fan reactions

Senegal supporters are taking the loss hard, with many pointing to defensive errors as the deciding factor. Norwegian fans, meanwhile, are sharing clips of their "Viking celebration" with the team after the final whistle, a scene that stings even more given how close Sarr brought you to a comeback. The celebration has drawn attention on Reddit.