Norway have lost only once in their past 18 matches and will take on France in a compelling battle for top spot in the group in Boston on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Senegal must beat Iraq, who are also without a point, in their final game to stand a chance of avoiding an early exit.<\/p>\n
Led by the unstoppable Haaland, who increased his astonishing international goals tally to 59 in 52 games, Norway recorded back-to-back wins at the World Cup for the first time.<\/p>\n
They added weight to the belief they can do serious damage at these finals with a dominant display against a Senegal side that paid heavily for their errors.<\/p>\n
Norway quickly set the tone as Kristoffer Ajer\u2019s header forced Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy into a terrific save with his legs at a corner, but they lost full-back Julian Ryerson to injury early on.<\/p>\n
Captain Martin Odegaard skied over an inviting cut-back from the right for Norway, as Nicolas Jackson looked Senegal\u2019s most dangerous threat.<\/p>\n
Mendy again came to Senegal\u2019s rescue with a superb block to deny Odegaard after Haaland cushioned down Antonio Nusa\u2019s chipped cross into the box.<\/p>\n
But Mendy allowed Pedersen\u2019s low drive to creep under him after a dreadful mistake from skipper Kalidou Koulibaly gave the ball to the replacement right-back on the edge of the box.<\/p>\n
Haaland rolled against the post from a tight angle after Mendy got in a tangle, but he made amends three minutes into the second half as Norway sliced Senegal apart on the counter-attack.<\/p>\n
Odegaard surged upfield and slid a pass through to Haaland, who buried an emphatic finish past Mendy to add to the two goals he scored in Norway\u2019s opening 4-1 victory over Iraq.<\/p>\n
Senegal clawed their way back as Sarr showed great composure to poke home after tumbling to the ground following a clever flick into the area by Sadio Mane.<\/p>\n
However, Koulibaly was at fault once more, failing to clear as Haaland steered a volley in off the crossbar from Patrick Berg\u2019s cross, delighting Norwegian fans who provided a colourful backdrop with their viral rowing chant.<\/p>\n
Mory Diaw came on for the injured Mendy in goal, but only a headed goalline clearance from Pathe Ciss prevented Oscar Bobb from netting Norway\u2019s fourth.<\/p>\n
Sarr\u2019s second of the night set up a tense finish, but Norway held on to join France in the next round and leave Senegal\u2019s hopes hanging by a thread.<\/p>\n