Norway secured their spot in the second round of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Senegal 3-2. The victory follows Norway’s previous win in the group stage, marking their second consecutive success in the tournament. Erling Haaland scored two goals in the match, while former Feyenoord player Markus Pedersen contributed another. This result places Norway alongside France, who had already qualified from the group. The Senegalese team fought back, but ultimately conceded defeat despite a close contest. Norway’s qualification demonstrates their strong performance in the early stages of the World Cup campaign.