Norway’s national team secured a spot in the round of 32 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This qualification came after a dramatic 3-2 win against Senegal on Tuesday. Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring for Norway in the 43rd minute. Erling Haaland contributed to Norway’s lead, extending their advantage. The victory marks Senegal’s second defeat in the tournament so far. Norway joins five other teams in advancing to the next stage of the competition. This result signifies a significant achievement for Norwegian football.