The Senegal national football team suffered a tough defeat against Norway on June 23, 2026, with a score of 3-2.

What happened ?

Norway opened the scoring thanks to Marcus Pedersen in the 43rd minute, then Erling Haaland increased the score after the break. Ismaïla Sarr reduced the score for Senegal twice, but it was not enough to overturn the score.

Why it matters for the Senegal national football team ?

This defeat puts Senegal in a difficult situation for qualification for the next round. Senegal must now focus on their next match against Iraq on June 26, 2026.

What comes next ?

Senegal will face Iraq on June 26, 2026, in a crucial match for qualification. | Match | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | --- | | Next match | 2026-06-26 | Iraq | The Senegal national football team must win this match to have a chance to qualify for the next round.