Senegal fall 3–2 to Haaland's Norway, Iraq match becomes knockout

Haaland punishes Senegal, last-16 hopes now rest on Iraq

Your team went down 3–2 to Norway on Monday at MetLife Stadium, and Erling Haaland did the damage (1) (2) (3). Two goals from the man, one in the 48th minute and another in the 58th, and suddenly a group that looked open after the France opener is hanging by a thread (8).

Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring for Norway in the 43rd minute (8). Ismaïla Sarr pulled one back in the 53rd and then struck again deep into stoppage time, 90+3, but it was not enough (6) (8). Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gana Gueye were caught out on key moments and it cost you (11).

Norway are through to the Round of 32 (7). Your team is not.

Iraq is now a must-win

Two games, no points. The math is simple: beat Iraq in the final group match or go home (4). That Sarr brace at least kept the goal difference from getting ugly, and a late goal in a 3–2 loss matters in a tight group (15). But there is no more room.

The Norwegian right-back went down early

Julian Ryerson was forced off after just 11 minutes with an injury (10). Norway adjusted. It did not slow them down.

Haaland shrugged off the group standings

After the match, Erling Haaland was asked about the group picture. "France will definitely beat us," he said, indifferent about whether Norway finish top (13). Norway have six points. France play their second group match next.

Fan reactions

Senegal supporters are not hiding the frustration online. The focus is on defensive errors and the Haaland threat that everyone knew was coming but no one could stop. Norwegian fans, meanwhile, are posting clips of the squad's Viking Row celebration.