Norway vs Senegal — World Cup 2026

FILE No. M-645CLASS: GROUP MATCHSTATUS: GROUP STAGEWC 2026 · NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY

Norway

3–2

Senegal

Match events

J. RyersonOn: M. Pedersen13'
M. Pedersen43'1–0
F. AursnesOn: P. Berg46'
E. Haalandassist M. Odegaard48'2–0
E. Haalandassist P. Berg58'3–1
A. NusaOn: A. Schjelderup71'
T. HeggemOn: L. Ostigard84'
A. SorlothOn: O. Bobb84'

2–153'I. Sarrassist S. Mane
54'M. DioufOn: I. Jakobs
54'P. GueyeOn: I. Mbaye
63'E. MendyOn: M. Diaw
63'L. CamaraOn: P. Ciss
72'K. KoulibalyOn: P. M. Sarr
3–290+3'I. Sarrassist N. Jackson

NORMatch statsSEN

42%Possession58%

13Shots16

7Shots on Target4

5Corners4

13Fouls5

Norway — starting XI

4-3-3

Bench

16Marcus Pedersen
6Patrick Berg
21Andreas Schjelderup
4Leo Østigård
22Oscar Bobb
12Sander Tangvik
13Egil Selvik
15Fredrik André Bjørkan
24Sondre Langås
25Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
19Thelo Aasgaard
18Kristian Thorstvedt
2Morten Thorsby
11Jørgen Strand Larsen
23Jens Petter Hauge

Senegal — starting XI

4-2-3-1

Bench

14Ismail Jakobs
20Ibrahim Mbaye
23Mory Diaw
6Pathé Ismaël Ciss
17Pape Matar Sarr
1Yehvann Diouf
2Mamadou Sarr
4Abdoulaye Seck
24Antoine Mendy
22Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
13Iliman Ndiaye
21Habib Diarra
7Assane Diao
9Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
12Cherif Ndiaye

All-time meetings

Norway wins

Draws

Senegal wins

02 · Tale of the Tape

Tale of the tape.

26.8

Average Age

27.5

03 · The Form Guide

Last five walks into the room.

Who's hotter going in? Latest competitive results, newest first.

Norway

Jun 23

vs Senegal

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · MetLife Stadium

3–2

Jun 16

at Iraq

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · Gillette Stadium

4–1

Jun 7

at Morocco

Friendlies · Friendly International · Sports Illustrated Stadium

1–1

Jun 1

vs Sweden

Friendlies · Friendly International · Ullevaal

3–1

Mar 31

vs Switzerland

Friendlies · Friendly International · Ullevaal Stadion

0–0

Senegal

Jun 23

at Norway

World Cup · Group Stage - 2 · MetLife Stadium

2–3

Jun 16

at France

World Cup · Group Stage - 1 · MetLife Stadium

1–3

Jun 9

at Saudi Arabia

Friendlies · Friendly International · Toyota Field

0–0

May 31

at USA

Friendlies · Friendly International · Bank of America Stadium

2–3

Mar 31

vs Gambia

Friendlies · Friendly International · Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade

3–1

05 · Key Battles

Three duels that decide it.

// Centre forward vs Centre-back · Physicality and Positioning

Sørloth brings explosive power and athleticism to the box; Niakhaté is a composed, experienced presence. The battle for first contact and aerial dominance will define Senegal's defensive stability.

// Left-back vs Right winger · Width and Crossing

Diao thrives on pace and directness down the flank; Bjørkan must cover ground smartly and cut out supply lines. A mismatch in recovery pace could leave Norway exposed on the counter.

// Central midfield · Control and Tempo

Berge's work rate and press are fundamental to Norway's shape; Sarr can unlock play with vision and dribbling. Whoever controls the midfield tempo—pressing high or circulating play—will dictate the game's rhythm.

06 · Style Clash