2026 World Cup: Norway beat Senegal and secure place in Round of 32, Algeria defeat Jordan

Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in East Rutherford, USA, in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage to secure a spot in the Round of 32.

Norway and Torino defender Marcus Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute.

Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland doubled Norway's lead in the 48th minute.

Senegal and Crystal Palace striker Ismaila Sarr reduced the goal difference in the 53rd minute. But Erling Haaland scored a brace in the 58th minute.

And Ismaila Sarr netted a brace in the 3rd minute of added time.

In the other match of the day, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 in Santa Clara, California.

Gyor striker Nadhir Benbouali and Marseille striker Amine Gouiri scored the goals for Algeria.

And Qatar SC midfielder Nizar Al-Rashdan scored for Jordan.

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