The Norway vs Senegal head-to-head results in their last match somehow highlight the competitive rivalry between the Lions and the African giants.
Norway and Senegal face off in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The showdown kicks off at 02:00 (SAST).
Norway vs Senegal: Head-to-Head Overview
Norway and Senegal have met just once. According to their head-to-head record, the Lions of Teranga narrowly defeated Norway in their last encounter.
The Norway vs Senegal fixture saw over 2.5 goals, with both sides finding the back of the net. With the attacking options both countries have at their disposal, most pundits expect Stale Solbakken and Pape Thiaw’s teams to score at least two goals in the forthcoming clash.
Below, SportPurse zooms in on the head-to-head results of the last encounter between Norway and Senegal.
Senegal 2-1 Norway
Senegal edged Norway 2-1 in a riveting friendly international at Stade Leopold Senghor on 1 March 2006.
Babacar Guéye was in beast mode during the match, scoring two goals in the first half. Guéye put Senegal ahead in the 20th minute. He scored his second goal in the 37th minute, doubling the Lions of Teranga’s score to 2-0.
Erik Hagen reduced the deficit in the 41st minute, but Senegal managed to protect their narrow advantage until the final whistle.
Who Are the Key Players in the Norway Squad?
Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard are the key players in the Norway squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
While Haaland will be leading his nation from the front, Odegaard is the engine of Norway’s golden generation. Haaland is a clinical finisher, scoring crucial goals in almost every match for Manchester City in the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.
Odegaard provides vital assists for his nation, ensuring that they score and win matches. He controls the midfield and also helps out in defence. The Arsenal midfielder was the top assister in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Europe.
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Key Players in the Senegal Squad
Sadio Mane and Ismaila Sarr are the most important players in the Senegal Squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mane is a clinical finisher and also creates goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates. The captain leads by example and recently led Senegal to the AFCON final. Besides Cristiano Ronaldo, Mane also nets crucial goals for Al Nassr.
Sarr is a proven goal machine. He recently helped Crystal Palace lift the UEFA Conference League title. Sarr scored nine goals in the elite European tournament.
Besides dazzling at the recent AFCON, the Senegalese forward also scored nine goals and provided one assist in 28 Premier League appearances.
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