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Norway vs Senegal

World Cup 2026Full time · 23 Jun 2026
Norway

Norway

Won · xG 1.84LWWLWLast 5
Full time
3 — 2
90+4'
⚽ Marcus Pedersen 43' · ⚽ Erling Haaland 48' · ⚽ Ismaïla Sarr 53' · ⚽ Erling Haaland 58' · ⚽ Ismaïla Sarr 90'

Senegal

Lost · xG 2.18LWLLLast 5
Senegal
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ SEN · last goal · 90'
35
65
NOR · 1.84 xG2.18 xG · SEN
Match StoryFull breakdown

Norway 3–2 Senegal

Norway secured a 2-1 win over Senegal in their World Cup 2026 group stage fixture, backing up their opening victory to move to six points from two games. The result confirmed a pattern that was visible before kick-off.

World Cup 2026Tue 23 Jun, 01:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Norway picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Norway end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionWorld Cup 2026
First Goal
Marcus Pedersen
43'⚽
Marcus Pedersen
Match Report
Norway 2-1 Senegal: What the Result Means and What the Structure Told Us
SHSophie Hargreaves

Norway 2-1 Senegal: What the Result Means and What the Structure Told Us

Norway secured a 2-1 win over Senegal in their World Cup 2026 group stage fixture, backing up their opening victory to move to six points from two games. The result confirmed a pattern that was visible before kick-off.

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Key Events
  1. 13'
    NorwayMarcus PedersenMarcus Pedersen
    off: Julian Ryerson
  2. 43'
    NorwayMarcus PedersenMarcus Pedersen
    Right foot shot
  3. 46'
    NorwayPatrick BergPatrick Berg
    off: Fredrik Aursnes
  4. 48'
    NorwayErling HaalandErling Haaland
    assist: Martin Ødegaard
  5. 53'
    SenegalIsmaïla SarrIsmaïla Sarr
    assist: Sadio Mané
  6. 54'
    SenegalIsmail JakobsIsmail Jakobs
    off: El Hadji Malick Diouf
  7. 54'
    SenegalIbrahim MbayeIbrahim Mbaye
    off: Pape Gueye
  8. 58'
    NorwayErling HaalandErling Haaland
    assist: Patrick Berg
  9. 63'
    SenegalMory DiawMory Diaw
    off: Edouard Mendy
  10. 63'
    SenegalPathé CissPathé Ciss
    off: Lamine Camara
  11. 71'
    NorwayAndreas SchjelderupAndreas Schjelderup
    off: Antonio Nusa
  12. 72'
    SenegalPape Matar SarrPape Matar Sarr
    off: Kalidou Koulibaly
  13. 84'
    NorwayLeo ØstigårdLeo Østigård
    off: Torbjørn Heggem
  14. 84'
    NorwayOscar BobbOscar Bobb
    off: Alexander Sørloth
  15. 90+3'
    SenegalIsmaïla SarrIsmaïla Sarr
    assist: Nicolas Jackson
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Norway 1.84 xGSenegal 2.18 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Belgium31205
1Spain32107
1Mexico33009
1England32107
1Brazil32107
1France33009
1Argentina33009
1Switzerland32107
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Norway vs Senegal?

The match finished 3-2 to Norway.

Who won Norway vs Senegal?

Norway won the match 3-2.

When did Norway vs Senegal take place?

The match took place on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Norway beat Senegal 3-2 in a World Cup 2026 qualifier. Our model backed a Norway win at 42 percent probability, and the pick landed. Both sides found the net in each of their last five matches; Norway arrived with one win in that stretch while Senegal had lost twice. The result held despite Senegal's recent struggles and Norway's modest form heading in. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result kept Norway in contention for the knockout stage, with the win moving them level on points with sides around them in the group. Senegal's second consecutive loss has damaged their progression hopes; they remain in 3rd position with mounting pressure. Our model flagged both teams' vulnerability at the back; this scoreline reflected that weakness. The group dynamic tightened following this fixture.

Norway v Senegal · World Cup 2026 · 23/06/2026, 01:00:00