The Senegal national football team lost 3-2 to Norway on June 23, 2026.

What happened?

The match was played with intensity, but the Lions of Teranga failed to contain the Norwegian attack. Midfielder Idrissa Gueye refused to draw a conclusion about the campaign before the time.

Why it matters for the Senegal national football team?

The defeat against Norway seriously compromises the chances of qualification for the Senegal national football team. But Idrissa Gueye believes it's too early to make any assessment as long as a chance of qualification remains.

What comes next?

The Senegal national football team must now focus on their next match to try to continue the adventure. | Date | Opponent | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-23 | Norway | 3-2 | The Senegal national football team will give everything to try to qualify for the round of 16. And with this defeat, the Lions of Teranga must now fight to save their campaign. So they will have to show determination and solidarity to succeed in qualifying.