Norway vs Senegal

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Matchday 2, Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 at MetLife Stadium. E. Haaland scored a brace (48', 58') while M. Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute. Ismaila Sarr pulled back twice for Senegal, but his equalizer in the 90+3rd minute was not enough to change the outcome. Statistically, Norway held only 42% possession but outperformed Senegal in shots on target (7 from 13 attempts vs. 4 from 16), with an xG of 2. 1 compared to Senegal's 1. 7. On the group table, Norway sit second with 6 points while Senegal are third on 3 points, with the two sides clearly diverging in their Group E campaigns.

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matchday 2, Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 at MetLife Stadium: M. Pedersen opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, while E. Haaland added two more in the 48th and 58th minutes to seal the victory; Ismaila Sarr pulled level twice, in the 53rd minute and in the 90+3rd minute, but Senegal ultimately fell short. Statistically, Norway held just 42% possession, yet their shooting efficiency of 13 shots with 7 on target was markedly superior to Senegal's 16 shots with only 4 on target, and their expected goals of 2. 1 also surpassed Senegal's 1. 7. Following this result, Norway move up to second in the group with 6 points, while Senegal sit third with 3 points, and both sides are next scheduled to play on June 27, 2026.

Norway edged Senegal 3-2 in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matchday 2 clash at MetLife Stadium, with the victory lifting Norway to 6 points and second place in the group, while Senegal remain third on 3 points, marking a clear divergence in fortunes for both sides — stay tuned to ScoreZ for more updates.