Norway v Senegal: World Cup 2026 - live

Key Points:

• Norway defeated Senegal 3-1 in a crucial Group I World Cup match, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and Marcus Pedersen netting his first international goal after an early substitution.
• Senegal struggled with defensive errors and injuries, including goalkeeper Édouard Mendy leaving the game due to a leg injury, leading to a substitution for Mory Diaw.
• Senegal made tactical changes by substituting captain Kalidou Koulibaly for midfielder Pape Sarr to bolster their midfield as they attempt to stay in contention for advancement as a top-eight third-place team.
• Norway's win secures their progression to the knockout stage, while Senegal remains without points and faces an uphill battle to advance, needing a strong performance against Iraq.
• The match highlighted the ongoing golden boot race with Haaland joining Messi and Mbappé as multi-goal scorers in the tournament, while also underscoring the importance of African teams' performances amid expanded World Cup representation.