The Times of India

Haaland enters Golden Boot battle with Messi and Mbapp after back-to-back World Cup braces

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stages and continue his remarkable goalscoring run. The striker became Norways all-time leading World Cup scorer with four goals in two matches, while also joining an exclusive group of players to score multiple goals in each of their first two World Cup appearances.