The Senegal national football team lost to Norway at the 2026 World Cup. The match took place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

What happened?

The Senegal national football team started the match with good intensity, but the Norwegians opened the scoring in the 43rd minute thanks to Holmgren Pedersen.

Why is this important for the Senegal national football team?

This defeat is important for the Senegal national football team as it puts them in a difficult situation in their group.

What's next for the Senegal national football team?

The Senegal national football team will have to bounce back for their next match and try to win to stay in contention for qualification.

TeamScore
Norway1
Senegal0

The Senegal national football team showed good will, but defensive errors cost dearly. Goalkeeper Mendy made several important saves, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.