Haaland scores brace as Norway beats Senegal 3-2, advances to World Cup knockout stage
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Jack Kenmare
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Erling Haaland scored a brace to help Norway secure a 3-2 victory over Senegal, advancing to the World Cup knockout stages. In a post-match interview, Haaland made a bold prediction about Norway's upcoming match against France, leaving a reporter stunned. Norway currently sits second in Group I behind France, and the two teams face off on June 26.
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· 3 pulledHaaland netted a brace for Stale Solbakken's side, who currently sit second behind Group I leaders France after picking up wins from their opening two games.
Norway secured their place in the knockout stages of this summer's tournament on Monday following a 3-2 victory over Senegal.
They will take on Les Blues in their final group game of the tournament on June 26 (Friday), a match that Haaland was asked about in his post-match media.
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