Norway secured a 2-0 victory over Senegal in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match. The second goal came from Erling Haaland, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack initiated by Martin Ødegaard. Ødegaard advanced with the ball and then delivered a precise pass to Haaland, who was unmarked on the left side of the penalty area. Haaland unleashed a powerful, first-time shot that found the top right corner of the net, leaving Senegal’s goalkeeper, Édouard Mendy, unable to prevent the goal. This follows a previous error by another Senegalese player, Koulibaly, contributing to Norway’s advantage. The match highlights Ødegaard’s playmaking ability and Haaland’s clinical finishing. The result boosts Norway’s position in the qualifying group.