Norway 3-2 Senegal in World Cup, with goals, key moments and the main match details.
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Match Snapshot
Norway vs Senegal finished 3-2 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 2:00 AM |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium |
| Referee | Wilton Pereira Sampaio, Brazil |
| Round | Group Stage - 2 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Norway come into this fixture after 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Senegal arrive with 1 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Norway start this round in position 2 with 6 points, while Senegal sit in position 8 with 3 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 13' J. Ryerson (Norway) - Substitution 1
- 43' M. Pedersen (Norway) - Normal Goal
- 46' F. Aursnes (Norway) - Substitution 2
- 48' E. Haaland (Norway) - Normal Goal
- 53' I. Sarr (Senegal) - Normal Goal
- 54' M. Diouf (Senegal) - Substitution 1
- 54' P. Gueye (Senegal) - Substitution 2
- 58' E. Haaland (Norway) - Normal Goal
- 63' E. Mendy (Senegal) - Substitution 3
- 63' L. Camara (Senegal) - Substitution 4
- 71' A. Nusa (Norway) - Substitution 3
- 72' K. Koulibaly (Senegal) - Substitution 5
Goals And Turning Points
- Norway: M. Pedersen 43'
- Norway: E. Haaland 48'
- Senegal: I. Sarr 53'
- Norway: E. Haaland 58'
- Senegal: I. Sarr 90'
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as J. Ryerson, F. Aursnes, M. Diouf, P. Gueye, E. Mendy, L. Camara showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Norway | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on Goal | 7 | 4 |
| Shots off Goal | 3 | 7 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 16 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots insidebox | 11 | 10 |
| Shots outsidebox | 2 | 6 |
| Fouls | 13 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 5 | 4 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 7-4, Shots off Goal: 3-7, Total Shots: 13-16, Blocked Shots: 3-5.
What The Result Means
Result: Norway 3-2 Senegal. Norway leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, Norway sit in position 2 with 6 points, while Senegal hold position 8 with 3 points.
Conclusion
Norway 3-2 Senegal is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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