Result Norway vs Senegal, Monday, 22 June 2026, World Cup Group I

Norway triumphed over Senegal 3-2 in a thrilling Group I match on Monday, June 22, 2026, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win was fueled by Erling Haaland, who netted two goals. With this victory, Norway secures a spot in the knockout stages alongside France from Group I, while Senegal, now at 0-2, faces a tough challenge to qualify as a third-place team.

Haaland's impressive performance raised his tournament total to four goals, placing him second in the race for the Golden Boot.

The scoring began with Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, who found the net for Norway in the 43rd minute. Haaland then took charge, scoring in the 48th and 58th minutes. Senegal’s Ismaïla Sarr attempted a late rally with goals in the 53rd minute and stoppage time, but it wasn't sufficient for a favorable outcome.

Looking ahead to Matchday 3, Norway will take on France on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Boston, USA. Meanwhile, Senegal will face Iraq on the same day, but in Toronto, Canada.

In terms of Serie A players in this match for Norway, Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem played until the 84th minute before being substituted by Leo Östigard.

Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard came on as a substitute in the 84th minute, replacing Torbjorn Heggem.

Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt was listed as a substitute.

Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby was also listed as a substitute.

For Senegal, Como forward Assane Diao was included as a substitute.

 



 



 

👉   Serie A players called up for    🇳🇴     the Norway National team:

• Bologna defender Torbjorn Heggem


• Genoa defender Leo Skiri Ostigard


• Sassuolo midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt


• Cremonese midfielder Morten Thorsby

👉   Serie A players called up for     🇸🇳   the Senegal National team:

• Como forward Assane Diao

 

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   Norway: 

• Goalkeepers: Orjan Haskjold Nyland (Sevilla), Egil Selvik (Watford), Sander Tangvik (Hamburger SV).


• Defenders: Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (Torino), David Moller Wolfe (Wolverhampton), Fredrik Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Torbjorn Heggem (Bologna), Leo Skiri Ostigard (Genoa), Sondre Langas (Derby County), Henrik Falchener (Viking).


• Midfielders: Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), Sander Berge (Fulham), Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Morten Thorsby (Cremonese), Thelo Aasgaard (Rangers).


• Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Alexander Sorloth (Atletico Madrid), Jorgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig), Oscar Bobb (Fulham), Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica), Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt).

 

   Senegal World Cup 2026 Squad:

• Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Al-Ahli), Yehvann Diouf (Nice), Mory Diaw (Le Havre).


• Defenders: Krepin Diatta (Monaco), Antoine Mendy (Nice), Abdoulaye Seck (Maccabi Haifa), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), Ilay Camara (Anderlecht), Moussa Niakhate (Lyon), Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea), El-Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham United), Moustapha Mbow (Paris FC), Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray).


• Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Habib Diarra (Sunderland), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), Pape Gueye (Villarreal), Lamine Camara (Monaco), Pathe Ciss (Rayo Vallecano), Bara Ndiaye (Bayern Munich).


• Forwards: Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr), Bamba Dieng (Lorient), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton), Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich), Assane Diao (Como), Ibrahim Mbaye (Paris St-Germain), Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor), Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace).

 



 

 

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World Cup Group I Matchday 2 

🇳🇴 Norway - Senegal 🇸🇳

Date & Time: Monday, June 22, 8:00 PM EDT
Venue: MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey Stadium)
East Rutherford, NJ

Referee: Wilton Sampaio BRA
Assistant Referee 1: Bruno Pires BRA
Assistant Referee 2: Bruno Boschilia BRA
Fourth Official: Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh NZL
Reserve AR: Isaac Trevis NZL

⚽️ Goals:

🟨 Yellow Cards:

✅ Official lineups - Tabellino:

Norway starting lineup: Ørjan Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Martin Ødegaard, Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa

Substitutes: Thelo Aasgaard, Oscar Bobb, Leo Østigård, Sander Tangvik, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Andreas Schjelderup, Kristian Thorstvedt, Jens Petter Hauge, Fredrik Bjørkan, Sondre Langås, Egil Selvik, Morten Thorsby, Henrik Falchener, Patrick Berg, Marcus Pedersen

Senegal starting lineup: Édouard Mendy, Krépin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye, Ismaïla Sarr, Lamine Camara, Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson

Substitutes: Pathé Ciss, Ibrahim Mbaye, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Assane Diao, Iliman Ndiaye, Mamadou Sarr, Pape Matar Sarr, Bamba Dieng, Cherif Ndiaye, Mory Diaw, Ismail Jakobs, Yehvann Diouf, Habib Diarra, Abdoulaye Seck, Antoine Mendy