Marcus Pedersen
CanadaathleteMale7.9Global Dominance: 0.02%Marcus Pedersen is a professional footballer from Norway who plays as a defender. He made headlines recently for scoring the opening goal in Norway's match against Senegal, helping his team secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in 28 years.
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Pedersen scored the opening goal for Norway in front of a large crowd.
Wieder trifft Haaland doppelt: Norwegen zieht in die K.-o.-Runde ein - SportSüddeutsche Zeitung·
Germany· 2026-06-23
Germany· 2026-06-23
Norway’s first goal was from Marcus Pedersen, who came on as a substitute for the injured Julian Ryerson.
Norway secures place in knockout round after 3-2 defeat over SenegalThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-06-23
Canada· 2026-06-23
Pedersen scored the first goal for Norway in the match.
হলান্ডের জোড়া গোলে ২৮ বছর পর বিশ্বকাপের নকআউটে নরওয়েProthom Alo·
Bangladesh· 2026-06-23
Bangladesh· 2026-06-23