Norway vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 preview

Norge face Senegal on 22 Jun 2026, kick-off 20:00 EST (00:00 GMT). Norway opened the tournament with a 4-1 win over Iraq, Erling Haaland scoring the first two goals. Senegal provided plenty of counter-attacking threat in their opener against France but lost 3-1; the direct, pacy trio of Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson and Sadio Mane will trouble opponents.

Haaland is the obvious focal point for Norway, with Alexander Sørloth expected to partner or flank him in a physical, high-pressing frontline. Martin Ødegaard will pull the strings from an advanced midfield role while Sander Berge offers a tireless defensive shield.

Leo Østigård and Kristoffer Ajer form the central defensive pairing ahead of goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, and coach Ståle Solbakken deploys an aggressive 4-3-3 built on positional discipline and midfield industry. Senegal’s experienced spine features Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy, with Pape Matar Sarr and Nicolas Jackson among the supporting options.

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