While not eliminated, Senegal need to win against Iraq to have any chance of advancing as a third-place team.
The jubilant Norwegians ended the game by taking part in a “Viking row” on the pitch, facing their fans. The stadium was dominated by the red jerseys of Norway, who have been entertaining New Yorkers in recent days with their mass rowing.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms during the afternoon led to shelter-in-place warnings, made travel difficult, and caused the other Group I match in Philadelphia to be temporarily suspended.
Most fans who braved the weather donned ponchos in the outdoor stadium, although the rain eased off as play commenced.
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