World Cup 2026:Norway 🇳🇴 vs 🇸🇳 Senegal

Norway 3–2 Senegal — Match Analysis

This was one of the most entertaining matches of the World Cup group stage so far. Norway were more clinical in key moments, while Senegal paid heavily for defensive mistakes.

What decided the match?

1. Haaland’s finishing quality

• Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half and punished Senegal whenever space opened up.
• His movement behind the defence was a constant threat, and he now has four goals in two World Cup matches.

2. Senegal’s defensive errors

• Captain Kalidou Koulibaly admitted afterwards that Senegal made costly mistakes.
• Norway’s opener came after a poor clearance, and Haaland’s goals were aided by defensive lapses.

3. Norway’s direct attacking style

• The combination of Martin Ødegaard creating chances and Haaland attacking the box proved difficult to contain.
• Norway created dangerous opportunities even when Senegal had more possession.

Senegal’s positives

• Ismaïla Sarr scored twice and caused problems throughout the second half.
• Senegal showed resilience after going 3–1 down and nearly set up a dramatic finish.

• Player of the Match

  Erling Haaland (9/10)
  Two goals, constant threat, and the decisive difference between the sides.