Group I Matchday 2. Norway after their dominant matchday 1 win over Iraq; Senegal after their narrow loss to France. The runner-up race in Group I likely hinges on this fixture.
Why: Both sides feature elite goalscorers. Norway have Haaland (55 international goals in 48 caps); Senegal have Mane (55 international goals at his last WC). Both managers favour attacking football. Implied 54%; reality closer to 65%.
Haaland scored a brace on matchday 1 vs Iraq. His Manchester City 2025-26 season produced 35 EPL goals. Senegal's centre-backs Koulibaly (34) and Diallo lack the pace to contain him. Anytime price 1.30.
Gueye averages a yellow every 4-5 matches. Against Norway's transition speed through Haaland and Nusa, tactical fouling is the natural play. Anytime Card around 2.30.
The match is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Capacity 82,500.
MetLife hosts eight matches at the 2026 World Cup including the FIFA World Cup Final on 19 July.
Norway's last World Cup was 1998 (28-year gap).
Stale Solbakken's squad is built around Haaland with Odegaard captaining from attacking midfield.
Something cool: Norway beat Iraq 2-1 on matchday 1 with Haaland scoring both. They now lead Group I on goal difference and the Senegal match could seal top spot.
Senegal have qualified for four World Cups, reaching the quarter-finals on debut in 2002 (famous Diop goal vs France).
Pape Thiaw's squad is heavy with Premier League experience.
Something cool: Sadio Mane retires from international football after the tournament. The 2026 World Cup is his swan song after 55 international goals.
Odegaard captain since 2021 at age 22.
Plays for Arsenal where he is club captain since 2022.
Captaining at his first World Cup.
Koulibaly captain since 2018. 103 caps. Plays for Al-Hilal.
Led Senegal to back-to-back AFCON titles 2021 and 2022.
Captaining at his third World Cup.
Norway beat Iraq 2-1 on matchday 1 (Haaland brace).
Senegal lost matchday 1 to France 1-2 (Mane goal).
Based on each side's most recent friendly. Final XIs confirm one hour before kick-off; this page will update.
| Date | Match | Venue | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun | France vs Senegal | East Rutherford | Preview → |
| 16 Jun | Iraq vs Norway | Foxborough | Preview → |
| 22 Jun | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia | Preview → |
| 22 Jun | Norway vs Senegal | East Rutherford | This page |
| 26 Jun | Norway vs France | Foxborough | Preview → |
| 26 Jun | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto | Preview → |
All four teams, qualification scenarios and BetBot predictions: See full Group I overview →
Solbakken's Norway 4-3-3 with Berge deep, Thorsby box-to-box, Odegaard as the playmaking ten, Nusa-Haaland-Sorloth in attack.
Thiaw's Senegal 4-3-3 with Gana Gueye deep, Pape Gueye and Ciss in midfield, Sarr-Mane-Ndiaye in attack.
Norway clinch top with the win. Senegal need a win to advance via second.
Monday 22 June 2026 at 20:00 ET (02:00 CEST Tuesday 23 June). MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.
Attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), captain since 2021.
Centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly (Al-Hilal), captain since 2018.
Brace on matchday 1 vs Iraq. 55 international goals in 48 caps is one of the highest rates in modern football history.
Yes, confirmed. The 34-year-old will retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup.
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