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Norway vs. Senegal—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 43rd game of the 2026 World Cup will see Erling Haaland return to action.
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Norway takes on Senegal in an intriguing clash of styles.
Norway takes on Senegal in an intriguing clash of styles. | Seb Daly/Sportsfile/UEFA/Getty Images, Marc Atkins/Getty Images, Visionhaus/Getty Images

Erling Haaland steamed into his World Cup debut just as he had intended, scoring twice in a dominant victory over Iraq. It is now Senegal’s turn to try and shackle the Nordic goal-gobbler.

Muzzle Haaland and Norway’s threat rapidly diminishes. Ståle Solbakken’s side hasn’t won a competitive match without a goal from the nation’s greatest ever scorer since October 2021.

Senegal did a decent job of corralling France’s danger men for the first half of its World Cup opener, limiting Les Bleus to just one shot of any kind in the opening 45 minutes. The AFCON final winner (if not champion) had plenty of opportunities of their own, only to squander each one. Kylian Mbappé and Co. don’t often turn down second chances and romped to a 3–1 win. Should Senegal have any joy against Norway and Haaland, a repeat performance of wastefulness cannot be afforded.

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Grey Whitebloom
GREY WHITEBLOOM

Grey Whitebloom is an Associate Editor for SI FC. He has more than half a decade of experience in sports media across all its various guises, from the fast-paced demands of news articles and match reports to in-depth research required for features. Whitebloom graduated with a First Class Honours from University College London and found himself named on the Dean’s List—which, despite his initial fears, was a form of praise rather than a punishment. He specialises in the Premier League and Champions League, while also boasting an extensive track record of La Liga coverage.

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