Crystal Palace forward Jørgen Strand Larsen don reach World Cup last 32 with Norway, after dem beat Senegal 3-2 for Group I on Monday night. Di Palace man no play, e remain as unused substitute for New York New Jersey Stadium, but di result still matter for Selhurst Park.
Norway second win for group stage secure qualification for knockout round, and e set up Friday meeting with France for Boston. According to Crystal Palace official World Cup tracker, Norway first beat Iraq 4-1 before dem edge Senegal 3-2, with Strand Larsen dey bench for both matches.
For Palace, di immediate significance na say Strand Larsen tournament dey continue into new round of 32, wey keep one of Pierre Sage attacking options involved for di biggest stage this summer. There also be wider Palace subplot for Group I. France, wey go face Norway next, get Maxence Lacroix and Jean-Philippe Mateta for dem squad, while Ismaïla Sarr Senegal still dey qualification conversation despite losing two times.
Dat make Friday final group fixtures relevant across Selhurst Park dressing room, not just for Strand Larsen. Strand Larsen go now hope say e first World Cup minutes arrive against elite opposition, with Norway already safe and able to manage di final group game from position of strength.
