Haaland fires Norway through in five-goal World Cup thriller

Norway are through, and Haaland did what Haaland does. In a rain-soaked, high-variance World Cup clash at MetLife Stadium, Stale Solbakken’s side edged Senegal 3-2 to join France in the last 32.

This is exactly the kind of game sharp bettors circle: talent, chaos, and markets that can swing quickly when the action gets stretched. Haaland’s second-half double took him to 58 Norway goals in just 52 internationals, and he’s now scored in 12 straight competitive appearances for his country.

Norway had to ride a wild ride after Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring late in the first half, with Senegal refusing to go away as Ismaila Sarr also struck twice. But the key point for value hunters is simple: the edge is in reading the game better than the crowd, not guessing at the result after the whistle.

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Norway now face France on Friday for top spot in Group I, while Senegal need a big win over Iraq to keep their knockout hopes alive. If you want the edge, use BearBetting Pro for AI value picks — and if you’re opening a new account, claim the sportsbook welcome bonus while it lasts. 18+ only. Bet responsibly.