Norway vs Senegal Result: Norway 3–2 Senegal — World Cup 2026 Matchday 2
Quick answer: Norway 3–2 Senegal at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on June 22, 2026 — Group I, Match 41. Scorers: Norway: Marcus Holmgren Pedersen (43'), Erling Haaland (48'), Erling Haaland (58'). Senegal: Ismaila Sarr (53'), Ismaila Sarr (90+3').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | Norway 3–2 Senegal |
| Group | I |
| Match | #41 (Matchday 2) |
| Date | June 22, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 21:00 |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Stage | Group stage — Matchday 2 |
| Goal scorers | Norway: Marcus Holmgren Pedersen 43', Erling Haaland 48', Erling Haaland 58'; Senegal: Ismaila Sarr 53', Ismaila Sarr 90+3' |
Goal Scorers
- 43'Marcus Holmgren Pedersen
- 48'Erling Haaland
- 58'Erling Haaland
- 53'Ismaila Sarr
- 90+3'Ismaila Sarr
Match Summary
Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen and Erling Haaland put Norway 3-1 up before Ismaila Sarr scored twice — including a 90+3rd-minute lifeline — but Senegal could not find an equaliser.
Player of the match: Erling Haaland.
Key Moments
- Marcus Holmgren Pedersen gave Norway the lead in the 43rd minute.
- Erling Haaland made it 2-0 in the 48th minute.
- Ismaila Sarr pulled one back for Senegal in the 53rd minute.
- Haaland restored Norway's two-goal cushion in the 58th minute.
- Sarr scored again in the 90+3rd minute but Senegal ran out of time.
Group I Standings After Matchday 2
Norway climb to three points in Group I behind France. Senegal stay on one point after two games and face a must-win Matchday 3 fixture against Iraq.
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What This Means for Norway & Senegal
Norway take three points from Matchday 2. Senegal must respond on Matchday 3.
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What's Next — Matchday 3
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| Norway | Full schedule — Group I |
| Senegal | Full schedule — Group I |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Norway vs Senegal score at World Cup 2026?
Norway 3–2 Senegal — played at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford on June 22, 2026 (Group I, Matchday 2).
Who won Norway vs Senegal World Cup 2026?
Norway won 3–2.
Where was Norway vs Senegal played?
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford — kickoff 21:00 local time.
What group is Norway vs Senegal in?
Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How does this result affect Group I?
Norway climb to three points in Group I behind France. Senegal stay on one point after two games and face a must-win Matchday 3 fixture against Iraq.
Who scored in Norway vs Senegal?
Norway: Marcus Holmgren Pedersen 43', Erling Haaland 48', Erling Haaland 58'. Senegal: Ismaila Sarr 53', Ismaila Sarr 90+3'.