New Jersey, June 23 -- Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland continued his prolific run at the FIFA World Cup, scoring twice as Norway edged Senegal 3-2 to secure a place in the Round of 32 after a hard-fought Group I encounter at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Marcus Pedersen had given Norway the lead late in the first half before Haaland struck twice after the break. Senegal mounted a spirited fightback through Ismaila Sarr, who scored both goals for his side, but Norway held on to claim a crucial victory.

Norway started brightly, earning four corners within the opening four minutes and nearly taking the lead when Kristoffer Ajer's header was comfortably saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Martin Odegaard also came clos...