Erling Haaland will hope to build on his two goals in Norway’s World Cup opener against Iraq when they take on Senegal tonight.
Haaland’s double helped Norway to an opening round 4-1 win but things should be more difficult against a team that won the 2025 African Cup of Nations crown only to have it stripped away from them in controversial circumstances.
The Lions of Teranga lost 3-1 to France in their opening game but caused problems for the 2022 runners-up throughout the contest and were rewarded with a goal from teenage forward Ibrahim Mbaye.
Senegal also have positive memories against Norway, having won the only previous meeting between the nations 2-1 in a friendly back in 2006.
Where to watch Norway vs Senegal: TV channel, online live stream
The match kicks off on Monday, June 22 in East Rutherford. However, the game takes place at 01:00 BST on Tuesday morning in the UK.
In the UK, the match will be broadcast on ITV. Fans will be able to stream the game on ITVX.
Norway vs Senegal stats
- Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 in their opening World Cup match
- Erling Haaland scored twice against Iraq and has now scored in 11 consecutive international appearances
- Norway have lost only one of their last six matches in all competitions
- The Scandinavians won all eight of their World Cup qualifying matches
- Senegal lost 3-1 to France in their Group I opener
- Ibrahim Mbaye became the youngest African goalscorer in World Cup history against France
- Senegal have failed to win any of their last three matches
- Norway and Senegal have met once previously, with Senegal winning 2-1 in 2006
- Norway are aiming to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time since 1998
- Senegal have qualified from the group stage in two of their last three World Cup appearances
