Last Updated on 23/06/2026 by TinHN Editor
Updated Norway vs Senegal: Norway came from behind in pressure and held on through a nervy finish to beat Senegal 3-2 at MetLife Stadium, sealing a place in the Round of 32 at World Cup 2026 with a game to spare — the country’s first knockout-stage berth in 28 years.
Final score: Norway 3-2 Senegal
Goalscorers:
- Norway: Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (43′), Erling Haaland (48′, second goal late in the second half)
- Senegal: Ismaïla Sarr (53′, and a second in stoppage time)
Norway vs Senegal Highlights
How the match unfolded
Norway created the better chances through a fast-paced first half but couldn’t find the breakthrough until the 43rd minute, when a defensive mix-up from Kalidou Koulibaly let Marcus Holmgren Pedersen nick the ball and finish into the far corner.
The Norwegians doubled their lead early in the second half: a quick Martin Ødegaard pass forced another error from Koulibaly, and Erling Haaland pounced to make it 2-0 in the 48th minute.
Senegal hit back almost immediately. Ismaïla Sarr, fed by Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson, pulled a goal back before adding a second to drag the score to 3-2 in the closing stages, after Haaland had restored Norway’s two-goal cushion with a sharp finish inside the box.
In the dying moments, Senegal piled on the pressure. Kristoffer Ajer’s header at the other end forced a smart save from Edouard Mendy, while Sarr’s header from a stoppage-time corner flew just over the bar — sparing Norway a nervy finish and confirming their first win-double start to a World Cup campaign in the country’s history.
What it means
The win takes Norway to 6 points from two games, sitting just behind Group I leaders France on goal difference. First place in the group will be decided when the two sides meet in the final round of fixtures on June 26.
Senegal remain without a point after two matches and must beat Iraq in their final group game to keep alive their hopes of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.
Lineups Norway vs Senegal
Norway: Nyland; Ryerson (Pedersen 54′), Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Ødegaard, Berge, Aursnes; Nusa, Sørloth, Haaland
Senegal: Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhaté, Diouf; I. Gueye, P. Gueye, Camara; Sarr, Jackson, Mané
FAQ
How many points does Norway have after two World Cup 2026 group games?
Norway have 6 points from two wins, currently second in Group I behind France on goal difference.
Can Senegal still qualify for the knockout stage?
Senegal have no points after two games and must beat Iraq in their final group match, then hope for a favorable result as one of the best third-placed teams.
Who scored for Norway against Senegal?
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen opened the scoring, and Erling Haaland scored twice.