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Group Stage - 2
Norway logoNorway
FT
3 - 2
HT: 1–0
Senegal logoSenegal

23 Jun 2026, 00:00

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil

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home logoNorway
13’J. Ryerson
43’M. Pedersen
46’F. Aursnes
48’E. Haaland
58’E. Haaland
71’A. Nusa
84’T. Heggem
84’A. Sorloth
Senegalaway logo
I. Sarr53’
M. Diouf54’
P. Gueye54’
E. Mendy63’
L. Camara63’
K. Koulibaly72’
I. Sarr90’

AI Post-Match Analysis

Match Rating
7.6/10
Man of the Match
Erling Haaland
Key Moments
1Norway's early strike by Pedersen (43') shifted momentum, exploiting Senegal's defensive vulnerabilities.
2Haaland's second goal (58') sealed Norway's lead, showcasing his clinical finishing under pressure.
3Sarr's late equalizer (90+3') demonstrated Senegal's persistence but underscored their inability to maintain consistency in the final third.
Tactical Insights
Norway's effectiveness in converting limited chances (7 shots on target) highlights the importance of clinical finishing over sheer volume of possession.
Senegal's high pass accuracy (429) did not translate to goal-scoring opportunities, indicating a need for better final-third execution and decision-making.
Norway's defensive resilience, despite facing 16 shots, suggests a well-organized backline capable of withstanding sustained pressure.
Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal in the World Cup was a tightly contested match marked by contrasting styles and moments of brilliance. Norway took control early, capitalizing on a clinical strike from Marcus Pedersen in the 43rd minute, followed by a powerful second goal from Erling Haaland in the 48th. Despite Senegal's dominance in possession (58% vs. 42%) and passes (429 vs. 283), Norway's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Senegal responded with resilience, as Ismaila Sarr equalized in the 53rd minute and later scored again in the 90+3' to force extra time, but Norway's defense held firm under pressure. The match highlighted Norway's ability to convert limited chances into goals, while Senegal's inability to capitalize on their numerical superiority in possession and shots (16 vs. 13) exposed gaps in their attacking cohesion.