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Norway vs. Senegal—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups
Norway can clinch a knockout berth with another win, while Erling Haaland has scored in 11 straight matches for his country.
On Monday, June 22, Norway faces Senegal at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, seeking consecutive wins after defeating Iraq 4-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener.
Norway's explosive return to the World Cup after 28 years featured a resounding 4-1 victory, fueled by Erling Haaland, who scored twice and maintains 57 goals in 51 international matches.
Manager Stale Solbakken expressed respect for Senegal's "fast and quality side" while raising concerns about the MetLife Stadium pitch, which he described as "short and hard underneath."
Senegal faces a precarious position following a 3-1 loss to France, with manager Pape Thiaw's squad needing a positive result to keep their last-32 hopes alive.
A second victory would likely clinch Norway's passage to the knockout stage, though Solbakken insists the squad remains focused on performance rather than "doing maths" about qualification.
Second match day in Group I at the 2026 World Cup: Norway has to go against the Senegal team. We report live (see below) about this game! Here the LIVETICKER:Like France, Norway can set the rise even before the direct duel scheduled for Friday. The enthusiasm among the Scandinavians has grown after 28 years of World Cup absence by the 4-1 start victory over Iraq. Mass rowing as a cheering hit has even been practiced in the Norwegian parliament. …