Norway vs. Senegal, for the 2026 World Cup: day, time, TV, and how to watch online

Norway and Senegal are set to clash on Monday in a crucial Group I fixture of the 2026 World Cup. The European side enters the match as the favorite against a Senegalese team aiming to rebound from an opening-day defeat. The game is scheduled for 9 p.m. local time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, with Wilton Sampaio of Brazil officiating. The match will be broadcast on TyC Sports and DSports, with streaming available on Paramount+.

Norway kicked off their World Cup journey with an emphatic 4-1 win against Iraq. Erling Haaland scored twice, supported by goals from Leo Skiri Ostigard and an own goal from Iraq's Aymen Hussein, who had briefly equalized for his team. Senegal, meanwhile, is determined to secure its first points in the tournament after suffering a 3-1 loss to France. Kylian Mbappé scored twice for France, with Bradley Barcola adding another, while Ibrahim Mbaye netted Senegal's lone goal.

The last encounter between these two nations was on March 1, 2006, in Dakar, Senegal. The hosts won that match 2-1, with goals from Moussa N’Diaye and Babacar Gueye, while Ole Martin Aarst scored for Norway. Monday's game marks their first meeting in a competitive, points-deciding match.

Betting markets favor Norway to win, with odds reflecting their status as favorites. A victory for Norway offers odds up to 2.34, while a Senegal win is priced around 3.50. A draw is estimated at approximately 3.60.