Norway vs Senegal Match Prediction: Predicted Lineups & FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

In Match 43 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Norway will face off against Senegal at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. Both the teams will be going into the clash with extremely different results in their previous games. Norway had a commanding victory over Iraq with a scoreline of 4-1 and Erling Haaland has made a clear statement with his performance. On the other hand, Senegal will be coming off a loss against France and they will clearly be on the backfoot. The African heavyweights will be looking to overturn their fortune with a positive result against Norway in this year’s FIFA World Cup.

Match Overview

Norway vs Senegal Squads and Key Players

Norway

Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Fredrik Bjørkan, Henrik Falchener, Sondre Langås, Torbjørn Heggem, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, Julian Ryerson, David Møller Wolfe, Leo Østigård, Thelonious Aasgaard, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb, Jens Petter Hauge, Antonio Nusa, Andreas Schjelderup, Morten Thorsby, Kristian Thorstvedt, Martin Ødegaard, Erling Haaland, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Alexander Sørloth

Key Players: Erling Haaland, Martin Ödegaard, Oscar Bobb

Senegal

Edouard Mendy, Mory Diaw, Yehvann Diouf, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, Mamadou Sarr, Abdoulaye Seck, Krepin Diatta, Antoine Mendy, Ismail Jakobs, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Lamine Camara, Pape Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Habib Diarra, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Pathe Ciss, Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Cherif Ndiaye, Bamba Dieng, Ibrahim Mbaye, Assane Diao

Key Players: Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, Lamine Camara

Norway vs Senegal Match Weather Forecast

The conditions in East Rutherford are expected to be slightly cloudy with a slim chance of rain interrupting the game. Players will not be bothered by the evening weather conditions and we could expect an end-to-end game from both sides.

Norway vs Senegal Probable Playing XI

Norway

Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe, Martin Ødegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa

Senegal

Edouard Mendy, Crépin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhate, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Lamine Camara, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané

Match Prediction

This Group I clash could be one of the best fixtures in the group with both sides being balanced with the kind of stars in both teams. Erling Braut Haaland has been a phenomenal name in club football over the years and now he is on his quest to conquer international football as well. Senegal were dominant in their continental qualifiers but it wasn’t exactly reflective of their performance in their tournament opener. Sadio Mane will be looking to carry his side to the knockout stages and it would be a difficult task. A draw would seem as the most possible outcome of the game as both teams are strong enough to gain the 3 points.