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Haaland Brace Powers Norway Past Senegal, Ties France

6/23/2026

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Haaland Scores Brace

Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford after Marcus Pedersen gave the lead in the 43rd minute.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the 48th and 58th minutes, moving him to second in the Golden Boot race, level with Kylian Mbappé.
His brace made Haaland Norway’s all-time World Cup scorer and left Norway on six points, tying France and setting a Group I clash on June 26.

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Governor Mikie Sherrill said the World Cup at MetLife Stadium gives New Jersey a chance to attract global business.
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History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, opening June 17 and ending with a July 17 Rose Bowl final before over 94,000 spectators and 16 teams, the first decided by a penalty shoot-out. That landmark event demonstrated the market power of U.S. venues, a legacy echoed in the 2026 tournament at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, where Norway star Erling Haaland headlines matches with tickets above $1,800.

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Haaland Scores Brace

Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford after Marcus Pedersen gave the lead in the 43rd minute.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the 48th and 58th minutes, moving him to second in the Golden Boot race, level with Kylian Mbappé.
His brace made Haaland Norway’s all-time World Cup scorer and left Norway on six points, tying France and setting a Group I clash on June 26.

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