Norway and Senegal may not be among soccer's elite powers, but their upcoming clash has the makings of one of the most captivating contests of the 2026 World Cup group stage.
Widely regarded as dangerous dark horses well before the tournament began following a strong qualifying run, Norway showcased its attacking prowess against Iraq on Matchday 1. Star striker Erling Haaland netted twice for Ståle Solbakken's squad, which is appearing at its first World Cup since 1998, in a commanding 4–1 victory.
Senegal has been a familiar presence on the world stage in the 21st century after a memorable debut in 2002. While Pape Thiaw's side was ultimately outclassed by France in their most recent outing, the Lions of Teranga showed in the opening half that they could prove to be a genuine threat in North America this summer.
A 3–1 loss to Les Bleus means Senegal is in urgent need of a positive result here, as consecutive defeats would leave them relying on a top-eight third-place finish to progress.
Here's everything you need to know about Monday night's action at MetLife Stadium, the venue hosting the World Cup final.

What Time Does Norway vs. Senegal Kick Off?
How to Watch Norway vs. Senegal on TV, Live Stream
Fans in the United States have plenty of viewing options available. Fox Sports and fuboTV will broadcast the match, with a Spanish-language option provided by Telemundo.
In Canada, the Group I fixture will be covered across multiple TSN channels and RDS, while Mexican viewers also have several choices, including Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, and ViX.
Night owls in the United Kingdom can catch the action on ITV1 and ITVX, with Scottish viewers able to watch via STV.
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
United States | Fox Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Fox One |
Canada | TSN+, TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, RDS App |
Mexico | Canal 5 Televisa, Azteca 7, TUDN En Vivo, Azteca Deportes En Vivo, ViX Mexico |
United Kingdom | ITV 1 UK, ITVX, STV Scotland, STV Player |
What's Next for Norway, Senegal?

Group I wraps up across two nations on June 26, with matches scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET. Norway faces the formidable challenge of taking on France at Gillette Stadium, while Senegal squares off against likely group tailenders Iraq in Toronto.
What each team needs to secure advancement on Matchday 3 won't be clear until after the next round of fixtures concludes. A Senegal win at MetLife would, however, provide a significant edge heading into their final game, as head-to-head record serves as the first tiebreaker.
SI answers is our AI answer engine trained on human-created content.
A shared result would likely be enough to send both sides through to the round of 32, particularly given Senegal's final group opponent.
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