Norway vs. Senegal World Cup Lineups: A Clash of Strikers
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Norway and Senegal will face off in a 2026 World Cup Group I match on June 23, 2026, featuring a clash of top attackers like Erling Haaland and Sadio Mane.
- Both teams have confirmed their starting lineups and formations, with Norway playing a 4-3-3 and Senegal also adopting a similar structure.
- The match is set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Norway's coach Stale Solbakken and Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw leading their respective squads.
The 2026 World Cup will see a high-stakes Group I match between Norway and Senegal on June 23, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. FIFA highlights this game as a significant offensive duel, pitting Norway's prolific striker Erling Haaland against Senegal's formidable attacking lineup.
Norway is set to deploy a 4-3-3 formation, with Orjan Nyland in goal. The defense will consist of David Moller-Wolfe, Torbjorn Heggem, Kristoffer Ajer, and Julian Ryerson. The midfield will be anchored by Fredrik Aursnes, Sander Berge, and Martin Odegaard, while the attacking trio will feature Antonio Nusa, Erling Haaland, and Alexander Sorloth. Stale Solbakken coaches the Norwegian team.
Senegal will counter with Edouard Mendy as their goalkeeper, protected by a back four of El Hadji Malick Diouf, Moussa Niakhate, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Krepin Diatta. Their midfield will be managed by Pape Gueye, Idrissa Gueye, and Lamine Camara. Coach Pape Thiaw has entrusted the forward line to Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson, and Ismaila Sarr. The referee for this anticipated clash will be Wilton Sampaio from Brazil.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.