Norway hangs on for a thrilling 3-2 victory over Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium, securing their spot in the last 32!

Despite a late flurry from the CAF side, Norway outperformed them on xG 2.1 to 1.7.

The Lions of Teranga weathered early set-piece pressure but struggled to counter, as Aursnes and Berge in midfield forced them into hopeful crosses.

Pedersen's 43rd-minute goal gave the Vikings a deserved halftime lead, which Haaland doubled quickly after the restart, finishing Odegaard's throughball with aplomb.

Senegal found their footing with Ismaila Sarr's tidy finish, but Haaland struck again five minutes later thanks to good work from Berg.

Senegal rode their luck, halving the deficit deep in added time with a second Ismaila Sarr goal, assisted by Jackson, but it was too little, too late.

Norway is now tied for first in the section ahead of a crucial match against France in four days.

Senegal's only qualification hope rests on three points against Iraq on June 26.

That concludes our coverage of this 2026 World Cup Group I fixture!

Full-Time

FULL-TIME!

Norway takes a 3-2 victory over Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium in the FIFA World Cup!

OVER!

Jakobs lofts one last outswinging corner into the six-yard box, finding the head of a leaping Ismaila Sarr.

Sarr impressively gets the better of Haaland in the air, but ultimately fails to test Nyland.

With Pedersen off the field for cramp treatment, Jakobs delivers an outswinging corner to the far post.

Ciss attacks it with vigor over Ostigard's back, but the center-back expertly glances the ball away and draws a free kick.

The fourth official signaled nine minutes of stoppage time, and we're already past the halfway mark.

Does Senegal have enough time to find an equalizer?

Jackson, in position to shoot, makes the unselfish play and threads a pass to Ismaila Sarr, who secures his brace and gives Jackson an assist!

GOAL!

3-2!

It's not over yet!

Niakhate curls a cross into the Norway 18-yard box.

Ajer stretches but can't reach it, and that mistimed step opens space for Jackson.

He meets the ball with a lovely first-time square pass to Ismaila Sarr, who finishes simply from close range!

Diaw comes off his line to punch away Odegaard's outswinging corner, but he can't get through the crowd.

Ostigard gets his head to it, but the substitute nods his effort over the goal.

OFF THE LINE!

Odegaard shows off incredible footwork, dancing through Diatta and Idrissa Gueye to get into the 18-yard box on the left.

He then dribbles down the byline, drawing Diaw out of position.

Bobb takes a shot in the middle of the box, but a well-placed Ciss rises to block it on the line and head it over the crossbar.

Odegaard cuts in from the left and rolls a disguised pass through the lines for Haaland, who drops his shoulder and hammers a first-time effort.

Niakhate bravely blocks it at close range.

Mane plays a give-and-go with Jakobs on the left wing, then beats Pedersen for pace.

He delivers a pass to the near post, but Ostigard is well-placed to repel it easily.