Norway 3-2 Senegal: Norway wins.
The match at MetLife Stadium between Norway and Senegal promises to be a thrilling contest, with the Nordic representatives considered to have the advantage in securing their first victory.
- 0'The match has started.
Norway hosts Senegal.
- 13'Substitution
13th minute (Norway): J. Ryerson comes on to replace M. Pedersen.
- 43'GOAL! Norway (1-0)
43rd minute:M. Pedersen(Norway) scored. Score: 1 - 0.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (Norway): F. Aursnes comes on to replace P. Berg.
- 48'GOAL! Norway (2-0)
48th minute:E. Haaland(Norway) scored (assist: M. Odegaard). Score: 2 - 0.
- 53'GOAL! Senegal (2-1)
53rd minute:I. Sarr(Senegal) scored (assist: S. Mane). Score: 2 - 1.
- 54'Substitution
54th minute (Senegal): M. Diouf comes on to replace I. Jakobs.
- 54'Substitution
54th minute (Senegal): P. Gueye comes on to replace I. Mbaye.
- 58'GOAL! Norway (3-1)
58th minute:E. Haaland(Norway) scored (assist: P. Berg). Score: 3 - 1.
- 63'Substitution
63rd minute (Senegal): E. Mendy comes on to replace M. Diaw.
- 63'Substitution
63rd minute (Senegal): L. Camara comes on to replace P. Ciss.
- 71'Substitution
71st minute (Norway): A. Nusa comes on to replace A. Schjelderup.
- 72'Substitution
72nd minute (Senegal): K. Koulibaly comes on to replace PM Sarr.
- 84'Substitution
84th minute (Norway): T. Heggem comes on to replace L. Ostigard.
- 84'Substitution
84th minute (Norway): A. Sorloth comes on to replace O. Bobb.
- 90+3'GOAL! Senegal (3-2)
90+3 minutes:I. Sarr(Senegal) scored (assist: N. Jackson). Score: 3 - 2.
- KTFinal score: Norway 3-2 Senegal
The match ended with a score of 3-2.
Updated at 09:03 on June 23, 2026
At 7:00 AM on June 23, 2026, MetLife Stadium will witness a highly anticipated clash between Norway and Senegal in the World Cup.
Current context and form
Norway, with a squad of players in the prime of their careers, is striving to assert the position of Nordic football on the world map. Meanwhile, Senegal – the pride of African football – has always been known for its physically demanding, fast-paced style of play and the unpredictability of its outstanding individual players.
Team situation and expected lineup
Good news for fans of both teams is that the current squad situation is ideal. According to the latest reports, neither Norway nor Senegal have any reported injuries or suspensions. This allows both teams to field their strongest lineups from the start.
- Norway:With a full squad, they are ready to implement their optimal tactical scheme, focusing on the sharp finishing ability of their attacking line.
- Senegal:With a stable squad, key players in defense and midfield are all in top physical condition to counter the opponent's physically demanding style of play.
Analyzing tactics and predicting outcomes.
Based on in-depth analysis, Norway has a slight advantage in securing all three points. The predicted probability of a win for the Nordic team is 50%, while the probability of a draw is also 50%. Notably, Senegal's chances of winning this match are considered significantly lower.
Expected statistics:
- Norway's chances of winning:50%
- Possibility of a draw:50%
- Senegal's chances of winning:0%
Despite the low expected goals statistics, experts believe this will be an open game after the initial exploratory minutes. The most anticipated scenario is that Norway will capitalize on their opportunities to win the match with at least two goals or more.
Overall, with thorough preparation and an intact squad, Norway holds the key to victory at MetLife Stadium, although Senegal will certainly not be an easy opponent to overcome.
Team lineup updated at 07:08 on 23/06/2026
Official lineup
Norway
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachStale Solbakken
Starting lineup:
- 1. Ørjan Nyland (G)
- 26. Julian Ryerson (D)
- 3. Kristoffer Ajer (D)
- 17. Torbjørn Heggem (D)
- 5. David Møller Wolfe (D)
- 10. Martin Ødegaard (M)
- 8. Sanderson Berge (Medium)
- 14. Fredrik Aursnes (M)
- 7. Alexander Sørloth (F)
- 9. Erling Haaland (F)
- 20. Antonio Nusa (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Sanders Tangvik
- 13. Egil Selvik
- 4. Leo Østigård
- 15. Fredrik André Bjørkan
- 24. Sondre Langås
- 25. Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
- 19. Thelo Aasgaard
- 22. Oscar Bobb
- 21. Andreas Schjelderup
- 18. Kristian Thorstvedt
- 2. Morten Thorsby
- 6. Patrick Berg
- 16. Marcus Pedersen
- 11. Jørgen Strand Larsen
- 23. Jens Petter Hauge
Senegal
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachBouna Thiaw Pape
Starting lineup:
- 16. Edouard Mendy (G)
- 15. Krépin Diatta (D)
- 3. Kalidou Koulibaly (D)
- 19. Moussa Niakhaté (D)
- 25. El Hadji Malick Diouf (D)
- 5. Idrissa Gana Gueye (M)
- 26. Pape Gueye (M)
- 18. Ismaïla Sarr (M)
- 8. Lamine Camara (M)
- 10. Sadio Mané (M)
- 11. Nicolas Jackson (F)
Substitutes:
- 23. Mory Diaw
- 1. Yehvann Diouf
- 2. Mamadou Sarr
- 14. Ismail Jakobs
- 4. Abdoulaye Seck
- 24. Antoine Mendy
- 6. Pathé Ismaël Ciss
- 22. Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
- 13. Iliman Ndiaye
- 17. Pape Matar Sarr
- 21. Habib Diarra
- 20. Ibrahimovic
- 7. Assane Diao
- 9. Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
- 12. Cherif Ndiaye
