Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 at MetLife Stadium in a thrilling Group Stage encounter that secured Norway's qualification from Group I. Erling Haaland proved decisive with two goals, earning player of the match honors with an 8.5 rating. Mathias Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute before Haaland doubled the lead shortly after halftime. Ismaïla Sarr pulled one back for Senegal in the 53rd minute, but Haaland restored Norway's two-goal advantage in the 58th. Sarr netted again in the 90th minute for a tense finish, yet Norway held firm. The victory confirms Norway's place in the knockout stages with six points. Senegal's three-point tally leaves them eliminated from top-two contention in Group I, despite controlling possession throughout the match with 58 percent.