World Cup Group Stage - 2
Norway 3 - 2 FT Senegal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' ↓ J. Ryerson ↑M. Pedersen
43' M. Pedersen
HT
46' ↓ F. Aursnes ↑P. Berg
48' E. Haaland (M. Odegaard)
I. Sarr (S. Mane) 53'
↓ M. Diouf ↑I. Jakobs 54'
↓ P. Gueye ↑I. Mbaye 54'
58' E. Haaland (P. Berg)
↓ E. Mendy ↑M. Diaw 63'
↓ L. Camara ↑P. Ciss 63'
71' ↓ A. Nusa ↑A. Schjelderup
↓ K. Koulibaly ↑P. M. Sarr 72'
84' ↓ T. Heggem ↑L. Ostigard
84' ↓ A. Sorloth ↑O. Bobb
I. Sarr (N. Jackson) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Norway
Goalkeepers
Ørjan Nyland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
13
Entry
Kristoffer Ajer 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Torbjørn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
David Møller Wolfe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Martin Ødegaard 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Sander Berge 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Fredrik Aursnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Alexander Sørloth 
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
32
Passes
21
Duels
Erling Haaland 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.7
Rating
Antonio Nusa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Sander Tangvik 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Egil Selvik
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcus Pedersen 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
77
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Leo Østigård
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fredrik André Bjørkan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sondre Langås
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Berg
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Thelo Aasgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristian Thorstvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morten Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Petter Hauge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andreas Schjelderup
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jørgen Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Senegal
Goalkeepers
Edouard Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Defenders
Krépin Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kalidou Koulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Moussa Niakhaté 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
El Hadji Malick Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Midfielders
Idrissa Gana Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Ismaïla Sarr 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Lamine Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Sadio Mané 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Nicolas Jackson
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Mory Diaw
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
27
Minutes
Yehvann Diouf
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ismail Jakobs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Seck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pathé Ismaël Ciss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Habib Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iliman Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Diao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cherif Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DPortugal 1 - 1 Congo DR (17-06-2026) |
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Haaland's Brace Edges Senegal in MetLife Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A breathless showcase of attacking power proves our verdict: elite finishing makes all the difference on the grandest stage.
The New Jersey Standoff
MetLife Stadium provided a massive stage for a clash brimming with high Intensity, as the African side looked to stamp their authority early on. Senegal enjoyed controlled possession, zipping the ball around the pitch to carve open a stubborn European backline. Despite the Lions of Teranga dictating the tempo and launching a barrage of early attempts, it was Norway who struck first. The breakthrough arrived from an unexpected source just before the interval. Coming off the bench early in the half, substitute M. Pedersen became the unlikely hero in the 43rd minute. He found the back of the net to give the Scandinavians a precious advantage heavily against the run of play. It was a clinical sucker punch that shifted the momentum entirely just as the halftime whistle loomed, setting up an explosive second act.
The Ten-Minute Tornado
The Balance of the tie was thrown completely out the window during a wild ten-minute flurry after the restart. In the 48th minute, M. Odegaard threaded a pristine pass to E. Haaland, who buried it to double the lead. Senegal refused to fold, instantly responding when S. Mane teed up I. Sarr in the 53rd minute to halve the deficit. The chaotic exchange was not finished there. Substitute P. Berg, freshly introduced to the fray, immediately made his mark by setting up Haaland for his second of the night in the 58th minute. With 29 total shots fired between the two sides throughout the contest, this specific window of pure chaos ultimately defined the evening and left the African champions scrambling for a lifeline.
Down to the Wire
Facing immense Stakes in their World Cup group, Senegal threw everything forward in the dying stages. Defender Moussa Niakhaté put in a massive shift at the back to keep them in the fight, allowing the attacking line to press high. Their persistence eventually yielded a late reward deep into stoppage time when N. Jackson set up Sarr for his own brace in the 90th minute. However, the final whistle blew before a full comeback could materialize. Norway weathered the final storm to secure a massive 3-2 victory, pushing them to six points and firm control of their progression hopes. For Senegal, sitting on zero points after two matches, the road ahead looks treacherous despite playing with immense heart.
Key Questions
What made Erling Haaland the Man of the Match?
Haaland was an absolute force, netting a clinical brace in the second half to keep Norway firmly in control despite relentless pressure from Senegal.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
High-tempo attacking football and immense finishing quality led to 29 total shots, sparked by a chaotic ten-minute flurry where three goals were scored.
What does this mean for Norway's season?
This massive victory pushes Norway to six points, putting them in prime position to advance from the group stage while leaving Senegal on the brink.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Gritty Survival Clash at MetLife Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Maximum Stakes define this Group Stage encounter, where desperation overrides aesthetics in the fight for World Cup knockout progression.
The Setup
Both Norway and Senegal arrive at MetLife Stadium for a quintessential tournament crunch match on June 23, 2026. The underlying metrics paint a clear picture of what to expect. A dismal Form rating indicates neither side has found their attacking rhythm, while a modest Balance suggests tactical vulnerabilities exist across the pitch. Add in a remarkably low Stars rating, and our take is that this will be a war of attrition rather than a fluid footballing spectacle.
Key Battle
Without standout individual flair to rely on, the decisive clash happens in the middle of the park. The Norwegian midfield engine room must impose their physicality against Senegal's quick transitional play. If the African side's backline can absorb the direct pressure, they have the pace on the counter to exploit a disjointed European defense.
Our Prediction
Norway carry a slight edge, but tournament pressure does strange things to favorites. Expect a fragmented, physical draw where chances are scarce and set-pieces decide everything.